Electric vehicle giant Tesla (TSLA) presents its highly anticipated 2023 Investor Day on March 1, to be live-streamed from its Texas Gigafactory.  ( 1 min )

Meta Platforms and Snapchat are pushing deeper into the artificial intelligence (AI) business with new AI products, following OpenAI’s viral success with ChatGPT.  ( 1 min )

Shares of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Fisker (FSR) skyrocketed following a positive update about its 2022 spending and 2023 production plans.  ( 1 min )

Hardship default can occur when you can't make payments on your credit card. Learn what hardship default is, how it works, and how to avoid it.  ( 16 min )

Electric vehicle giant Tesla (TSLA) presents its highly anticipated 2023 Investor Day on March 1, to be live-streamed from its Texas Gigafactory.  ( 12 min )

The top stocks in the Russell 1000 are Azenta for best value, Coterra Energy for fastest growth, and First Solar for most momentum.  ( 19 min )

While they may not be household names, these women are top financial advisors who are famous in their field.  ( 16 min )

A Pell Grant is a non-repayable federal subsidy awarded to students for post-secondary education, based on financial need.  ( 19 min )

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) focus on educating disadvantaged groups and are helping narrow the racial wealth gap.  ( 19 min )

From 1958-2017, Perkins loans provided low-interest loans to undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need.  ( 18 min )

Women have historically saved less for retirement than men because of things like the gender wage gap. But women tend to live longer, so they may need more for retirement.  ( 17 min )

Amazon employees in New York, Washington, and Florida will be able to use company stock to make a down payment on a home.  ( 11 min )

If you’re one of the millions of people who have struggled financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to know that help is available.  ( 19 min )

These are the stocks in the Russell 1000 with the highest forward dividend yield.  ( 18 min )

Personal loan rates are slightly cheaper this week on average, though they moved higher for those with Good and Fair credit ratings.  ( 11 min )

The average cost of dental insurance ranges from $7 to $82 per month, based on our research. Learn what factors impact dental insurance cost and how to save money.  ( 15 min )

Open market operations happen when a central bank buys and sells securities on the open market, whereas quantitative easing happens when a central bank purchases at scale government bonds or other financial assets.  ( 21 min )

Medicare Advantage costs $18 per month, on average, but can vary widely. Find out averages for premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses across insurers.  ( 16 min )

A default happens when a borrower fails to make required payments on a debt, whether of interest or principal. Find out what the consequences of default are.  ( 20 min )

Government assistance programs are in great demand when there is high unemployment or low wages. Learn what’s available, how to qualify, and where to apply.  ( 33 min )

Ardelyx, Arafura Rare Earths, and Geron have soared as much as 333% in the past year while the large-cap Russell 1000 has fallen 10% and the small-cap Russell 2000 has lost 7%.  ( 17 min )

Student loan forgiveness programs can provide financial relief for teachers who took out education debt to pay for college.  ( 19 min )

Borrowers around the country are waiting on pins and needles for the Supreme Court's decision on President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. But what happens if it's struck down? Here's what happens next.  ( 15 min )

Cash-back debit cards are similar to cash-back credit cards, albeit with some important differences. Here's what you should know.  ( 14 min )

Meta Platforms and Snapchat are pushing deeper into the artificial intelligence (AI) business with new AI products, following OpenAI’s viral success with ChatGPT.  ( 10 min )

President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan may be legal under the HEROES Act of 2003, but that hasn't stopped the Supreme Court and others from questioning it.  ( 17 min )

Debt is something, usually money, owed by one party to another. Debt is used by many individuals and companies to make large purchases they could not afford under other circumstances. Debt must be paid back, typically with interest.  ( 20 min )

News of the day for Feb. 28, 2023  ( 10 min )

Wall Street is in lower Manhattan and is home to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Wall Street is also an umbrella term describing the financial markets.  ( 24 min )

Freelancers and independent contractors have to fill out Form W-9 for their employers and clients. Here's what to do and how to fill out the form.  ( 19 min )

Debt collectors must provide you with certain information, often in the form of a debt validation letter, including how to dispute the debt.  ( 15 min )

Discover how calculations for the cost of living indexes are made, including a look into the Social Security Administration's cost of living adjustments.  ( 17 min )

David Nevins was the latest Showtime suitor to be rebuffed by Paramount over past few years.  ( 26 min )

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Shares of Luminar Technologies Inc. rose nearly 3% in midday trading Tuesday after the lidar company unveiled a slew of initiatives during its investor day,...  ( 20 min )

Seagen is once again an acquisition target this year, pursued by yet another partner, Pfizer. Last year, a deal with Merck fell through over price disagreements.  ( 47 min )

Solid quarterly earnings have spurred optimism over Alibaba among analysts. But an unnerving development involving a tech financier may warrant caution.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petrobras sank on growing concerns that it will slash dividends and start subsidizing fuel under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Regains His Spot as the World’s Richest PersonNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeApple Suppliers Are Racing to Exit China, AirPods Maker SaysTD Bank to Pay $1.2 Billion to End Suit Tied to Ponzi SchemeHong Kong Ends One of World’s Longest Mask Mandates Afte  ( 47 min )

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Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh pleaded guilty to criminal charges in a New York court on Tuesday.  ( 46 min )

The electric-truck maker reports fourth-quarter numbers Wednesday after the market closes. Wall Street is looking for sales and production to come in around 65,000 vehicles this year.  ( 24 min )

Rivian shares will be in focus after the bell as the electric adventure vehicle maker will report its Q4 financial results. Of particular interest for investors will be its new annual production target, and its projected EBITDA loss for 2023.  ( 47 min )

The EV maker signed a $2.9 billion deal with a Korean company for battery cathode materials, but insurance registrations for its cars in China were weak  ( 24 min )

With signs suggesting inflation is finally being tamed, 2023 opened with hope the Fed will take a less aggressive stance in its efforts to tame it and will start cutting interest rates. However, don’t get too hopeful that is about to actually happen this year, says Lotfi Karoui, Goldman Sachs’ chief credit strategist. "No pivot. Certainly no cuts in 2023," Karoui recently said, claiming the earliest the Fed will consider lowering rates could be in the first or second quarter of 2024. It’s not al  ( 49 min )

The $160 billion business-software company has joined the tech industry’s retrenchment, laying off thousands  ( 27 min )

Take advantage while you can.  ( 49 min )

Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. rallied 2.8% in morning trading Tuesday, adding to the 22.7% run up in the previous session, after the movie...  ( 23 min )

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday at the open, rounding out the last day of a volatile month of February on Wall Street.  ( 46 min )

Troubles that were put off during the biotech’s pandemic-era boom, notably various intellectual property wrinkles, are now coming home to roost.  ( 23 min )

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Two million dollars may seem like more than enough money for retirement, but even that amount can vanish quickly in the face of medical expenses, inflation and taxes. If you expect to retire at 50 with $2 million, careful planning is … Continue reading → The post Can You Retire at 50 With $2 Million? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

As investing platforms, Charles Schwab and Fidelity make for a very apples-to-apples comparison. Both are long-standing brokerage houses with a history of financial management, personal advising and retail services. Both have introduced online trading platforms in the form of apps … Continue reading → The post Fidelity vs. Charles Schwab: Which Is Best? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

New rules could make it “harder for families to achieve their financial goals.”  ( 49 min )

The electric-truck maker reports fourth-quarter numbers Wednesday after the market closes. Wall Street is looking for sales and production to come in around 65,000 vehicles this year.  ( 24 min )

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Markets are "forward-discounting mechanisms engaged in an ongoing operation," and investors best remember that, says strategist Seth Golden.  ( 27 min )

Norwegian expects to post an adjusted loss of 45 cents a share in the first quarter, wider than analysts' expectations.  ( 24 min )

Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. dropped 6.6% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the cruise operator reported a wider-than-expected loss, while...  ( 23 min )

Move over quiet quitting. This year, workers that don’t see eye to eye with their employer’s company values aren’t mentally checking out of their jobs—they’re voting with their feet.  ( 48 min )

Target posted its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings results before market open on Tuesday that beat estimates as consumers spending habits shift away from discretionary categories.  ( 48 min )

Baytex Energy Corp. said Tuesday it agreed to acquire Ranger Oil Corp. for $2.5 billion, including debt, in a deal to grow its presence in the Eagle Ford...  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US homebuyers are increasingly paying in cash.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Regains His Spot as the World’s Richest PersonNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeTD Bank to Pay $1.2 Billion to End Suit Tied to Ponzi SchemeApple Suppliers Are Racing to Exit China, AirPods Maker SaysHong Kong Ends One of World’s Longest Mask Mandates After 945 DaysThe share of all-cash deals rose to the highest since 2013 last year, while institutional investors, who usually ac  ( 48 min )

Ramsey’s not mad at Gen Z, he’s just disappointed.  ( 49 min )

German agricultural and pharmaceutical group saw net profit of 611 million euros ($648.3m) for final quarter of 2022, down from EUR1.16 billion the year prior  ( 23 min )

Hindenburg Research’s allegations of fraud against the Adani group have scorched the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Investor sentiment toward stocks is becoming more pessimistic as they build short bets in both US and European equity futures, according to Citigroup Inc. strategists.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Regains His Spot as the World’s Richest PersonNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeTD Bank to Pay $1.2 Billion to End Suit Tied to Ponzi SchemeHong Kong Ends One of World’s Longest Mask Mandates After 945 DaysNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks slipped as euro-area bond yields surged on Tuesday as hot inflation reports ramped up the stakes for the region’s central bank to battle rampant price pressures.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Regains His Spot as the World’s Richest PersonNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeTD Bank to Pay $1.2 Billion to End Suit Tied to Ponzi SchemeNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Goldman Turns to ‘Make-or-Break’ Unit as Solom  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc.’s Chinese suppliers are likely to move capacity out of the country far faster than many observers anticipate to pre-empt fallout from escalating Beijing-Washington tensions, according to one of the US company’s most important partners.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Regains His Spot as the World’s Richest PersonNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeTD Bank to Pay $1.2 Billion to End Suit Tied to Ponzi SchemeHong Kong Ends One of World’s Longest Mas  ( 49 min )

The German agricultural and pharmaceutical company posted net profit of 611 million euros ($648.3 million) for the final quarter of 2022, down from EUR1.16...  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- When China’s leaders gather in Beijing for the annual parliament next week, one of the biggest economic risks they’ll need to tackle is the mounting debt of provinces.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Regains His Spot as the World’s Richest PersonNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeTD Bank to Pay $1.2 Billion to End Suit Tied to Ponzi SchemeHong Kong Ends One of World’s Longest Mask Mandates After 945 DaysNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing  ( 49 min )

Troubles that were put off during the biotech’s pandemic-era boom, notably various intellectual property wrinkles, are now coming home to roost.  ( 23 min )

Barron’s screened for energy companies in the S&P 1500 where analysts have increased their full-year earnings estimates over the past month.  ( 23 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 5 min )

(Bloomberg) -- South Korea’s L&F Co. jumped as much as 19% after winning a $2.9 billion order from Tesla Inc. and its affiliates to provide cathode materials, a key component in electric vehicle batteries.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Regains His Spot as the World’s Richest PersonNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeTD Bank to Pay $1.2 Billion to End Suit Tied to Ponzi SchemeNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Goldman Turns to ‘Make-or-Break’  ( 47 min )

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"The benchmarks move as I get older," one man told CBS News. Now, his goal is to retire at 70 and then "look for something part-time afterward."  ( 47 min )

Energy stocks outperformed last year, with the sector generally gaining 59% in a year when the S&P 500 dropped 19%. That’s serious performance, the kind that will always delight investors, and it has traders and analysts alike watching the energy sector closely in this first quarter of 2023. So far, the energy sector is holding back from the action. Inflation appears to be cooling and the Federal Reserve has indicated that it may take a slower pace for future interest rate hikes, both developmen  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A dizzying rally in China’s technology stocks is fading fast as growth concerns take center stage despite a string of earnings beats.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Regains His Spot as the World’s Richest PersonNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeTD Bank to Pay $1.2 Billion to End Suit Tied to Ponzi SchemeNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Goldman Turns to ‘Make-or-Break’ Unit as Solomon Put to TestThe Nasdaq Golden Dragon China  ( 49 min )

De NS heeft de Britse tak van spoordochter Abellio verkocht aan het Britse management zodat de vervoerder zich weer meer op Nederland kan richten. De verkoop is dinsdag afgerond, meldt de NS in een bericht op het eigen intranet.  ( 4 min )

Afrika en Azië kunnen de enorme stroom afgedankte kleding uit Europa niet aan, bleek maandag. Nog niet alle EU-landen hebben een goed systeem om textiel een tweede leven te geven. Nederlandse afdankertjes belanden niet op een Ghanese afvalberg, zegt textielverwerker Sympany-directeur Erica van Doorn. Toch raadt ze aan de textielbak alsnog zo lang mogelijk te omzeilen. Zo doe je dat.  ( 5 min )

De rente op Nederlandse staatsobligaties met een looptijd van tien jaar is dinsdag boven de 3 procent uitgekomen. Dat is voor het eerst sinds de zomer van 2011.  ( 3 min )

Een abonnement op streamingdiensten is via de App Store van Apple vaak 30 procent duurder dan bij de dienst zelf. Apple mag appontwikkelaars niet verbieden om klanten over dit prijsverschil te informeren, maar doet dat wel. Brussel heeft het techbedrijf daarvoor op de vingers getikt.  ( 3 min )

Fenix International, het bedrijf achter het populaire online platform OnlyFans, heeft van 2017 tot 2020 te weinig belasting betaald. Het Hof van Justitie van de Europese Unie oordeelde dinsdag dat het bedrijf belasting had moeten betalen over de volledige inkomsten. Tot nu toe betaalde het platform alleen belasting over de provisie.  ( 3 min )

Waar de inflatie in Europa sinds oktober weer wat is afgenomen, lopen prijsstijgingen in Frankrijk en Spanje nu alweer op. De hogere inflatie in februari komt vooral door gestegen prijzen voor voedingsmiddelen.  ( 3 min )

De extra belasting voor energiebedrijven die vorig jaar is ingevoerd, lijkt veel minder op te leveren dan verwacht. Enkele maanden geleden dacht het kabinet aan een opbrengst van 1,8 miljard euro. Maar in de huidige omstandigheden lijkt dat uit te komen op 100 tot 200 miljoen, grofweg een tiende van het verwachte bedrag.  ( 3 min )

Het subsidieportaal van de STAP-regeling is vanochtend getroffen door een storing. Hierdoor kan vandaag niet de 1.000 euro voor een opleiding worden aangevraagd, zegt uitkeringsinstantie UWV tegen NU.nl. Het is nog niet duidelijk wanneer dit wel weer kan.  ( 3 min )

KPN, Vodafone en T-Mobile kunnen hun mobiele netwerken vanaf eind dit jaar nog sneller maken. Er komt dan een nieuw pakket aan radiofrequenties vrij. De mobiele aanbieders zitten al jaren te springen om deze extra ruimte.  ( 4 min )

Het subsidieportaal van de STAP-regeling is vanochtend getroffen door een storing. Hierdoor konden mensen niet direct om 10.00 uur de 1.000 euro voor een opleiding aanvragen, zegt uitkeringsinstantie UWV tegen NU.nl. Het is niet voor het eerst dat drukte bij een nieuwe subsidieronde tot een storing leidt.  ( 3 min )

Shell zou hebben overwogen om het hoofdkantoor te verplaatsen naar de Verenigde Staten. Dit had positief moeten uitpakken voor de beurswaarde van het energieconcern. Dat meldt de Britse zakenkrant Financial Times op basis van ingewijden.  ( 3 min )

Reizigers in Gelderland, Noord-Brabant en Limburg hebben dinsdag last van een ov-staking. De treinen van Arriva in de Achterhoek, Rivierenland en Limburg rijden dinsdag niet. Ook de meeste bussen van Bravo en Breng, die vervoer in Brabant en Gelderland verzorgen, rijden niet.  ( 5 min )

Kinderen van wie naaktbeelden online staan, kunnen die foto's laten verwijderen met behulp van Take It Down. Dat programma is bedoeld om kindermisbruik en -uitbuiting op sociale media aan te pakken.  ( 3 min )

Veel fabrikanten van levensmiddelen verkleinden de laatste tijd de inhoud van hun producten, maar hielden de prijs hetzelfde of verhoogde deze zelfs. Dit leidt tot veel ergernis bij consumenten, stelt de Consumentenbond die hierover negenhonderd meldingen ontving.  ( 4 min )

De treinen van Arriva in de Achterhoek, Rivierenland en Limburg rijden dinsdag niet vanwege een staking. Het treinpersoneel voert actie voor betere arbeidsvoorwaarden.  ( 3 min )

Nederlandse chrysanten en tulpen belanden nog steeds bij Russen op tafel. De verkoop van bloemen valt niet onder de sancties en kwekers en exporteurs hebben weinig morele bezwaren, vertellen ze aan NU.nl. De bloemenexport naar Rusland is een jaar na de invasie in Oekraïne wel veel moeilijker geworden.  ( 6 min )

Werkenden en werkzoekenden kunnen vanaf vandaag weer aanspraak maken op 1.000 euro tegemoetkoming in de studiekosten. Wie interesse heeft in dit STAP-budget moet er snel bij zijn: vorig jaar was het geld elke keer binnen enkele dagen op. De voorwaarden zijn dit jaar wel wat strenger om misbruik tegen te gaan.  ( 4 min )

Nieuwe windparken op zee moeten minstens voor een deel in burgerhanden komen, vinden de Nederlandse energiecoöperaties. Nu zijn de windmolens op de Noordzee bijna allemaal in handen van grote buitenlandse bedrijven en investeerders. Branchevereniging Energie Samen wil dat Nederlandse burgers direct geld kunnen steken in windparken op zee én dat zij de duurzame stroom zelf kunnen afnemen.  ( 8 min )

News of the day for Feb. 28, 2023  ( 1 min )

Most of the time, it doesn't make sense to pay an annual fee for a credit card. Here are some circumstances when it does.  ( 16 min )

Many pro athletes are far from the top of their game when it comes to managing their wealth, but everyone can learn from their mistakes.  ( 18 min )

Shares of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Fisker (FSR) skyrocketed following a positive update about its 2022 spending and 2023 production plans.  ( 10 min )

Investopedia's definitive list of the best online brokers for every type of investor and trader in 2023.  ( 12 min )

Margin debt is money that an investor borrows from their brokerage firm to buy stock. The maximum amount is limited by law and by the brokerages' own rules.  ( 16 min )

Student loan forgiveness is a release from having to repay the borrowed sum, in full or in part. It's currently limited to borrowers in certain public service fields.  ( 25 min )

President Joe Biden suggested a plan to cancel between $10,000 and $20,000 of student debt for eligible borrowers. Here's how that could impact people in the U.S.  ( 16 min )

U.S. stocks posted gains to open the week on Feb. 27, with markets turning their attention to corporate news and upcoming releases from key companies.  ( 10 min )

An installment loan is repaid in regularly scheduled payments. Here's what you need to know before you apply for one.  ( 16 min )

While there are many types of Form 1099, they all serve to report non-employment income to the IRS.  ( 18 min )

This guide explains the stimulus and relief efforts undertaken by the U.S. government during the COVID-19 crisis.  ( 40 min )

Costco's fiscal second-quarter results later this week will likely reinforce the broader uncertainty other retail giants have expressed.  ( 12 min )

Crypto exchange Coinbase says it will no longer support the BUSD stablecoin, effective March 13.  ( 11 min )

If you made student loan payments during the COVID-19 pause, then you may be feeling left out following President Biden’s student loan forgiveness announcement. Fortunately, you may be able to get a refund.  ( 16 min )

Cryptocurrency is a type of digital asset exchanged on an encrypted network called the blockchain. Crypto has become widely traded, but are teens allowed to use it?  ( 17 min )

Federal student loans can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Both types have to be paid back with interest, but the government makes some interest payments on subsidized loans.  ( 21 min )

Learn how much term life insurance you need, where to buy life insurance, how much term policies can cost, and how to compare life insurance providers.  ( 14 min )

The annual cost of business insurance for small businesses starts as low as $200, but can be much more depending on the type of business you have and what you need.  ( 15 min )

The SEC's Rule 10b5-1 allows stock trades to be set up in advance by public companies' officers or directors to avoid accusations of insider trading.  ( 15 min )

Form 1041 is an IRS tax return to report income generated by assets held in an estate or trust.  ( 17 min )

Although high student loan debt is a problem for many Americans, this $1.7 trillion burden isn’t being shouldered equally by all borrowers.  ( 26 min )

A wealth of information is at your fingertips, and getting started is easy. Tap these resources to learn about finance.  ( 20 min )

An asset class is a grouping of investments that exhibit similar characteristics and are subject to the same laws and regulations.  ( 17 min )

Pandemic-era student loan relief is still in effect for now. Here's how to take advantage of the pause on student loan payments for the remainder of the program.  ( 20 min )

Forbearance is a form of repayment relief involving the temporary postponement of loan payments, typically for home mortgages or student loans.  ( 20 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have climbed again, inching past the 7% mark and setting a new 2023 high.  ( 12 min )

Even as market strengthened this year, pending transactions dropped 24.1% from year earlier.  ( 10 min )

Virgin Galactic releases its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 earnings this week as the company nears commercial space flights.  ( 11 min )

Student loan debt is at nearly $1.76 trillion this year, and delinquencies are dropping. Here's who owes what and why.  ( 19 min )

Buying metaverse coins works the same way as buying Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any other digital currency on a crypto exchange. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.  ( 15 min )

Nio reports Q4 FY 2022 earnings on March 1. Analysts predict COVID lockdowns, supply chain issues, and a challenging economy could widen losses.  ( 11 min )

This week’s cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on are Ankr (ANKR), Stacks (STX), Bone ShibaSwap (BONE), GateToken (GT), and Optimism (OP).  ( 13 min )

The average monthly cost of pet insurance ranges from about $20 to $49 for a dog and $11 to $29 for a cat, but costs vary by plan type, your pet’s age, and more.  ( 14 min )

Learn how Medigap policies are priced, how costs compare across plan types and insurance companies, the best time to buy, and how to save money on Medigap premiums.  ( 13 min )

SEC says its updated insider trading rules will better deter insiders from exploiting gaps to trade securities "opportunistically."  ( 12 min )

We researched premiums from 12 different companies to find how much life insurance costs for term and permanent policies for healthy males and females.  ( 16 min )

Union Pacific Corporation announced today it would be seeking a replacement for CEO Lance Fritz this year, shortly after a major shareholder called for his departure.  ( 10 min )

In addition to federal student loan forgiveness options, nearly every state in the U.S. has a debt forgiveness program to help struggling students.  ( 24 min )

The federal government owns a significant amount of student loans but private companies also own these loans. Learn how to determine who owns your student loan debt.  ( 14 min )

The Express visits Barcelona, Spain for a deep dive into the culture and the economic underpinnings of this European gem. Angel Talavera of Oxford Economics helps us understand Spain's economy, and where this country is headed over the next few years. Plus, investor sentiment is down steeply as U.S. markets are coming off their worst week of the year. Why investors need to reset their expectations ahora mismo.  ( 14 min )

The process for how to file for student loan bankruptcy is more complex than the process for discharging other types of debt. Learn how to file and what debt qualifies.  ( 22 min )

Here are some of the worst consequences of not paying your student loans, as well as ways to help you if you’re struggling to pay.  ( 17 min )

Starbucks tops the list of the 10 biggest restaurant companies by revenue in 2022.  ( 15 min )

Form 1099-C is used to report canceled debt, which is generally considered taxable income, to the IRS. Learn how canceled debt could impact your tax refund.  ( 19 min )

As AI investment funds surge this year, investors targeting the technology's corporate winners find them in all sizes.  ( 12 min )

Income-based repayment plans and forgiveness for public service employees can help you erase student debt.  ( 25 min )

A tax refund is a state or federal reimbursement to a taxpayer who overpaid the taxes that they owed for the year, often by having too much withheld from their paychecks.  ( 18 min )

News of the day for Feb. 27, 2023  ( 11 min )

SEC says its updated insider trading rules will better deter insiders from exploiting gaps to trade securities "opportunistically."  ( 11 min )

Student loan forgiveness is about to have its day in court. Here are each side’s arguments.  ( 14 min )

Income tax is a tax that governments impose on income generated by businesses and individuals within their jurisdiction.  ( 18 min )

Rule 10b-5 was created under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address securities fraud through manipulative practices.  ( 18 min )

Paying taxes is an unavoidable obligation each year, but individuals and business owners can take advantage of various strategies for tax savings.  ( 19 min )

An authorization only transaction is one in which a pending transaction is placed on the account of a card user, which is settled at a later date.  ( 18 min )

A nation's net exports are the value of its total exports minus the value of its total imports. The figure is also called the balance of trade.  ( 20 min )

A sweep account automatically transfers amounts over or below a certain level into a higher interest-earning investment option.  ( 17 min )

Portfolio management involves selecting and overseeing a group of investments that meet a client's long-term financial objectives and risk tolerance.  ( 18 min )

Want to know why diversifying your portfolio is important? Find out five ways you can do it and why you should take up this strategy.  ( 18 min )

An accounting standard is a common set of principles, standards, and procedures that define the basis of financial accounting policies and practices.  ( 18 min )

Companies can overstate their revenues and understate their losses to boost investor confidence. Learn how to spot these red flags in income statements.  ( 13 min )

Full stock is a stock with a par value of $100 per share. A full stock issue can be either a preferred share or common share.  ( 13 min )

A home equity loan can give you buying power for large projects or paying down high-interest debt. But can you pay it off earlier than your term?  ( 16 min )

The main difference between preferred and common stock is that the former usually do not give shareholders voting rights, while the latter stock does.  ( 15 min )

The Rule of 72 is a shortcut or rule of thumb used to estimate the number of years required to double your money at a given annual rate of return and vice versa.  ( 19 min )

A tax expense is a liability owed to a federal, state, or city government for a given period of time.  ( 16 min )

U.S. stocks posted gains to open the week on Feb. 27, with markets turning their attention to corporate news and upcoming releases from key companies.  ( 1 min )

News of the day for Feb. 27, 2023  ( 1 min )

Stocks moving in after-hours: Zoom, Occidental Petroleum, Workday  ( 47 min )

Greg Abel, who is likely to be the conglomerate's next CEO, owns about $80 million worth of the shares, but that is a fraction of his net worth.  ( 23 min )

The Berkshire Hathaway CEO didn't tackle the big questions facing the company.  ( 24 min )

Costco's fiscal second-quarter results later this week will likely reinforce the broader uncertainty other retail giants have expressed.  ( 13 min )

Shares of Occidental Petroleum Corp. fell in the after-hours session Monday after the energy company reported profit and revenue below Wall Street...  ( 22 min )

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Palantir is the latest company in the layoffs spotlight. Here’s a list of other companies making job cuts.  ( 45 min )

As you approach retirement age, you may be wondering what to do with the money in your retirement plan. In particular, you want to make sure you're not losing money due to pesky fees and don't want your asset allocation … Continue reading → The post Retirees Are Keeping Their Money Longer in Retirement Plans: Should You? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. common stock surged 23% after a Delaware court said it will hold a preliminary injunction hearing on April 27, signaling a highly anticipated conversion between the shares and preferred units may take longer than expected.Most Read from BloombergNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Covid-19 Pandemic Most Likely Came From Lab Leak: WSJGoldman Turns to ‘Make-or-Break’  ( 46 min )

The young founder hits back at the bank in new filings, alleging JPMorgan should have known what it was buying. Javice is demanding a trial by jury.  ( 48 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Pete Clare, a three-decade veteran of Carlyle Group Inc. who has become synonymous with its buyouts business, is leaving after being passed over for the top job at the private equity firm. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Regains His Spot as the World’s Richest PersonNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeTD Bank to Pay $1.2 Billion to End Suit Tied to Ponzi SchemeNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Goldman Turns to ‘Make-or-Break’ U  ( 49 min )

Dish Network was the worst performer in the S&P 500 Monday afternoon, with shares down more than 6% amid an ongoing service outage with the company's internal systems. Dish Chief Executive Erik Carlson said on the company's earnings call Thursday that an "internal outage" was disrupting the company  ( 25 min )

An esoteric concept known as the “equity risk premium” is once again being cited by analysts as a reason that U.S. stocks are no longer “worth it.”  ( 25 min )

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Fisker Inc (NYSE: FSR) reported fourth-quarter FY22 sales of $306 thousand versus $41 thousand a year ago. Total operating costs and expenses rose 33.5% to $178.2 million. Operating loss for the quarter expanded to $(178.2) million from $(133.4) million last year. The company held $736.5 million in cash and equivalents as of Dec. 31, 2022. Cash used in operating activities for the quarter totaled $(111.1) million. Full-year 2022 total spending came in at $702 million, below the company's anticip  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US Treasury Department is on the cusp of once again having to slash the amount of Treasury bills floating around, potentially creating ripples in funding markets as investors chase a dwindling supply of securities or hunt for other places to stick short-term cash. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Regains His Spot as the World’s Richest PersonNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeTD Bank to Pay $1.2 Billion to End Suit Tied to Ponzi SchemeNigeria Latest: Ti  ( 47 min )

Here's how BlackRock Inc., the world's largest asset manager, is bracing for the economic damage it expects to result from high interest rates.  ( 25 min )

Virgin Galactic releases its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 earnings this week as the company nears commercial space flights.  ( 11 min )

Cleveland-Cliffs has some decent short squeeze potential options traders could be eyeing  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- After fueling the big Wall Street rebound, trend-following quants now look poised to offload stocks if the S&P 500 falls below a key technical threshold, warns JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s trading desk. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Regains His Spot as the World’s Richest PersonNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.TD Bank to Pay $1.2 Billion to End Suit Tied to Ponzi SchemeGoldman Turns to ‘Make-or-  ( 47 min )

Shares of AMC Entertainment Inc. surged 13.6% toward a 12-week high in afternoon trading Monday, a day before the movie theater operator is scheduled to...  ( 23 min )

The Marlboro maker is looking to take over a new vaping brand after its bet on Juul fizzled.  ( 27 min )

Nio reports Q4 FY 2022 earnings on March 1. Analysts predict COVID lockdowns, supply chain issues, and a challenging economy could widen losses.  ( 12 min )

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Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, may have his sights set on a strong housing market recovery. What Happened: With existing-home sales falling for the 12th consecutive month in January, Buffet’s recent purchase of 1.25 million shares of Louisiana-Pacific Corp (NYSE: LPX) suggests he believes the housing market has finally bottomed out. While housing inventory remains low, it has started to climb, indicating that buyers and builders are regaining confidence in  ( 46 min )

While he’s not as popular as Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk in the U.S., Bernard Arnault doesn’t need to be — he’s the richest person in the world and may have the most unique story amongst his billionaire peers. Arnault, 73, born in France, may be most well-known today for his founding and current leadership of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury goods company, but how he got there involved one French Franc ($0.16 USD), real estate in the French Riviera, and condominiums in Pa  ( 47 min )

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Proposed Michigan factory threatens U.S. economic and national security.  ( 26 min )

Real estate has long been considered a lucrative investment option for building wealth, and some of the world's wealthiest individuals are no strangers to this fact. In fact, three of the five richest people in the world are currently making unique plays in the real estate industry. From buying up vast swaths of land to investing in cutting-edge technology, these billionaires are setting themselves apart in a field that has been a cornerstone of wealth creation for centuries. Warren Buffett Lege  ( 47 min )

The electric-vehicle startup maintained its 2023 production target of 42,400 vehicles and is averaging 100 new cars a week.  ( 25 min )

FuboTV's stock tumbled after share-sales disclosure and conservative guidance offset fourth-quarter results that beat expectations.  ( 24 min )

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The current economic situation is turbulent for investors, to say the least. From the threat of a looming recession to high inflation, current market conditions mean that it is becoming increasingly difficult for investors to predict what’s happening next. Wall Street’s analysts, however, are up to the task, and from BMO, chief investment strategist Brian Belski has noted some important factors that investors will need to consider. First, in Belski’s view, is the fact that bear markets typically  ( 49 min )

Within the corporate network of India’s Adani group, the names of some people pop up again and again, linked to multiple offshore entities of unclear purpose or labyrinthine structure. In the wake of Hindenburg Research’s accusations of fraud in the Adani group, these people and entities invite questions. Who are they? And, within the group, what precisely do they do?  ( 48 min )

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Shares of Seagen rose Monday morning after the Journal reported that drug giant Pfizer was in talks to acquire the biotechnology company. Seagen shares were recently ahead about 11%, while Pfizer's were off 1%. T  ( 24 min )

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One focus of the event will be whether the company unveils plans for a lower-cost car that would give it access to a broader pool of potential buyers.  ( 23 min )

The Berkshire Hathaway CEO didn't tackle the big questions facing the company.  ( 23 min )

Disinflation might remain a pipe dream.  ( 48 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Thomas H. Lee’s second, smaller private investment firm — long known for making quiet bets — has now been thrust into the public glare after its founder’s death was ruled a suicide.Most Read from BloombergNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Covid-19 Pandemic Most Likely Came From Lab Leak: WSJGoldman Turns to ‘Make-or-Break’ Unit as Solomon Put to TestTD Bank to Pay $1.2 Billion to End Suit Tied  ( 48 min )

Shares of Union Pacific jumped in early Monday trading after the company said over the weekend that it plans to name a new CEO this year. The stock was recently up about 10%. Hedge fund Soroban Capital Partners in  ( 24 min )

U.S. stocks opened higher Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average bouncing more than 200 points, as investors weigh a report on durable goods orders....  ( 23 min )

Shares of battery recycling upstart Li-Cycle rose 8% premarket Monday after the company said it received a conditional commitment for a $375 million loan from the Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office. The funding is for a Li-Cycle recycling facility near Rochester, N.Y., that the company says c  ( 27 min )

The majority of Indian conglomerate Adani Group’s stocks fell on Monday as the company’s investor roadshow tour to appease investors begins in Asia today...  ( 25 min )

The Berkshire Hathaway CEO says economic illiterates and silver-tongued demagogues oppose all stock buybacks  ( 24 min )

Right now, the average price for a loaf of bread is, approximately, $1.87. Under a new law proposed by House Republicans, that price would go up to more than $2.50. This would be the result of the Fair Tax Act, … Continue reading → The post Congress to Vote on Whether to Abolish the IRS and Introduce One National Tax Rate appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

My wife and I are 70 years old. We've paid off everything, including the house. Between my pension of $29,000 and Social Security, we're getting a gross of $99,000 a year in income, which is more than enough. Our current … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: We Are 70 Years Old, Have $99K in Retirement Income, a $1.4M IRA and Other Investments. Is It Too Late to Convert to a Roth? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

The SECURE 2.0 Act, signed by President Biden in December 2022, includes dozens of changes to provisions related to tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Among the most important changes is a provision, which took effect Jan. 1 of this year, that delays … Continue reading → The post Your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) Have Officially Been Pushed Back appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

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ConocoPhillips and Devon are in the red so far this year after boffo runs in 2022. Company insiders just bought up large blocks of shares.  ( 24 min )

The electric-vehicles start-up reported fourth-quarter earnings that didn't contain many surprises. That's just fine for investors dealing with new EV companies these days.  ( 23 min )

The electric-vehicles start-up has cut its number of initial reservation slots to 4,000 from 9,351 “due to supply-chain bottlenecks.” It isn't the only company struggling to bring EVs to market.  ( 24 min )

The railroad issues a statement that it is seeking a successor for CEO Lance Fritz hours after a hedge fund published a letter saying the company is underperforming.  ( 24 min )

The sports streaming service said the fourth quarter marked the lowest level of quarterly cash usage for the company.  ( 23 min )

Employers are looking for candidates with these high-income skills.  ( 46 min )

The electric-vehicles company plans to deliver between 52,000 and 55,000 cars, an increase of 64% to 73.4% from the first quarter of 2022.  ( 24 min )

The deal would strengthen Pfizer's lineup of cancer treatments, The Wall Street Journal reports.  ( 24 min )

U.S. stock futures moved higher, signaling a potential rebound ahead of the open Monday as investors await another wave of retail earnings and macro data.  ( 46 min )

In his new annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Warren Buffett didn’t hold back his feelings on the whole discussion of whether or not a company beats expectations.  ( 52 min )

Depending on your age, if your income is below a certain threshold, you may not have to pay taxes. Here's what you need to know.  ( 49 min )

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You earned that money, might as well hold onto it.  ( 47 min )

Here are some of the most active stocks in the premarket on Monday. U.S. stock futures were pointing to an advance after the worst week for the S&P 500 since...  ( 24 min )

The electric-vehicles start-up reported fourth-quarter earnings that didn't contain many surprises. That's just fine for investors dealing with new EV companies these days.  ( 23 min )

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Shares of FuboTV Inc. jumped 3.9% in premarket trading Monday, after the live TV streaming platform reported a much narrower-than-expected loss and revenue...  ( 23 min )

How much of a correction isn't known, but we believe the pullback should not ruin the uptrend.  ( 7 min )

Think of all the other ways you could use your home office.  ( 48 min )

Every employer should review their wage and hour compliance regularly, an employment attorney says.  ( 47 min )

Shares of Fisker Inc. gained 1.8% in premarket trading Monday, as the electric-vehicle maker reported a wider-than-expected loss and revenue that came up...  ( 23 min )

It's all about dividends and the long game for storied investor Warren Buffett who dished out a few bits of wisdom over the weekend.  ( 27 min )

Pfizer is in talks to buy Seagen, Tesla’s Master Plan 3, and other news to start your day.  ( 24 min )

Berkshire Hathaway CEO is talking his own book, but his criticism is fair.  ( 25 min )

The railroad issues a statement that it is seeking a successor for CEO Lance Fritz hours after a hedge fund published a letter saying the company is underperforming.  ( 24 min )

LKQ Corp. announced Monday an agreement to buy Canada-based automotive finish and industrial coatings products company Uni-Select Inc. in a deal valued at...  ( 23 min )

Real estate finance company Ready Capital Corp. and Broadmark Realty Capital Inc. said Monday they have agreed to merge in a deal that is expected to create...  ( 23 min )

Shares of Li Auto Inc. rallied 4.5% in premarket trading Monday, after the China-based electric vehicle (EV) maker reported a fourth-quarter profit that was...  ( 23 min )

A reader’s bill jumped from $5,000 to $8,500; but luckily there are things she can do to renegotiate.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A dizzying rally in China’s technology stocks is fading fast as growth concerns take center stage despite a string of earnings beats.Most Read from BloombergNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Covid-19 Pandemic Most Likely Came From Lab Leak: WSJUkraine Latest: Saudi Foreign Minister in Surprise Visit to KyivMusk Deflects Criticism of Dilbert Cartoonist’s Racist CommentsGoldman Turns to ‘Make-or-Break’ Unit as CEO Solomon Put to TestThe Nasdaq Golden Dr  ( 49 min )

Let these agencies pay you.  ( 48 min )

“Don’t count on getting rich twice,” Munger warns that there is no 100% confidence when investing, in Berkshire Hathaway’s latest annual shareholder letter.  ( 24 min )

A report from The Wall Street Journal says Pfizer is in discussions to acquire biotechnology company Seagen. Li Auto says it expects first-quarter deliveries to surge as much as 73%.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Last year’s strong outperformance in cheaper, so-called value stocks over growth peers is likely to reverse soon as the economic recovery slows, say JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategists.Most Read from BloombergNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Covid-19 Pandemic Most Likely Came From Lab Leak: WSJUkraine Latest: Saudi Foreign Minister in Surprise Visit to KyivMusk Deflects Criticism of Dilbert Cartoonist’s Racist CommentsGoldman Turns to ‘Make-or-Break’ Un  ( 47 min )

Leadership is being questioned and the stakes are high.  ( 48 min )

The electric-vehicle company plans to deliver between 52,000 and 55,000 cars, an increase of 64% to 73.4% from the first quarter of 2022.  ( 24 min )

As physical and mental health problems become more pronounced with age, retirees run the risk of using up their savings and investments.  ( 27 min )

The deal would strengthen Pfizer's lineup of cancer treatments, The Wall Street Journal reports.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The headwinds for US equities are set to increase even further in March, with stocks coming under pressure from faltering earnings and high valuations, according to Morgan Stanley strategists.Most Read from BloombergNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Ukraine Latest: Saudi Foreign Minister in Surprise Visit to KyivCovid-19 Pandemic Most Likely Came From Lab Leak: WSJMusk Deflects Criticism of Dilbert Cartoonist’s Racist CommentsGoldman Turns to ‘Make-or  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Adani Group stocks fell as the embattled Indian conglomerate kicked off a charm offensive with fixed-income investors in Asia, its latest effort to stem the fallout from a short-seller’s attack. Most Read from BloombergNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Covid-19 Pandemic Most Likely Came From Lab Leak: WSJUkraine Latest: Saudi Foreign Minister in Surprise Visit to KyivMusk Deflects Criticism of Dilbert Cartoonist’s Racist CommentsGoldman Turns to  ( 47 min )

A contingent of Chinese companies led by technology giant Huawei is turning the world’s biggest wireless trade fair into an opportunity to show their muscle in the face of Huawei’s blacklisting by Western nations concerned about cybersecurity and escalating tensions with the U.S. over TikTok, spy balloons and computer chips. After three years of pandemic disruption, they are among tens of thousands in Barcelona for MWC, also known as Mobile World Congress, an annual tech industry expo starting Monday where mobile phone makers show off new devices and telecom industry executives peruse the latest networking gear and software. Out of 2,000 exhibitors and sponsors, 150 are Chinese companies and Huawei Technologies Ltd. has the biggest presence.  ( 54 min )

Shares fell Monday in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks closed out their worst week since early December. U.S. futures edged higher while oil prices fell.  ( 25 min )

Since the top of the internet bubble, the Nasdaq Composite has produced an annualized inflation-adjusted return of just 1.0%.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Covid-19 Pandemic Most Likely Came From Lab Leak: WSJUkraine Latest: Saudi Foreign Minister in Surprise Visit to KyivMusk Deflects Criticism of Dilbert Cartoonist’s Racist CommentsGoldman Turns to ‘Make-or-Break’ Unit as CEO Solomon Put to TestOil fell as concerns that the Federal Reserve will keep on raising US interest rates to combat inflation eclipsed the latest disruption to supplies in Eu  ( 47 min )

U.S. futures edged higher while oil prices fell. Reports on inflation, the jobs market and retail spending have come in hotter than expected, leading analysts to raise forecasts for how high the Federal Reserve will have to take interest rates to slow the U.S. economy and cool inflation. “It is becoming increasingly apparent that inflation, and associated inflation expectations and wage pressures, will not decline in a predictable linear manner," Mizuho Bank said in a commentary.  ( 48 min )

A wild week for investors is ahead as Wall Street tackles new rules, $100s of billions in student debt hang in the balance, and inflation continues to balloon.  ( 49 min )

Stocks typically get a boost in the trading session immediately after layoff announcements but cuts don't guarantee lasting gains.  ( 28 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 6 min )

CRED is rolling out a buy now and pay later service and a tap to pay feature as the Indian fintech platform broadens its offerings to boost engagement and monetization on the platform. Cred flash, the Bengaluru-headquartered startup’s foray into buy now and pay later category, will allow customers to make seamless payment on the app and across over 500 partner merchants including Swiggy, Zepto and Urban Company and clear the bill at no charge in 30 days. The customized credit extended to customers will allow them to make bill payments and recharges and other expenses with a single swipe and without having to wait for an OTP authentication code, said the startup, which is valued at over $6 billion.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Shares of China’s hotpot chain Haidilao International Holding Ltd. jumped the most in a year after the firm forecast a return to profitability, underscoring bets for a revival in consumption in the world’s no. 2 economy.Most Read from BloombergNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Covid-19 Pandemic Most Likely Came From Lab Leak: WSJUkraine Latest: Saudi Foreign Minister in Surprise Visit to KyivMusk Deflects Criticism of Dilbert Cartoonist’s Racist Comme  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Covid-19 Pandemic Most Likely Came From Lab Leak: WSJUkraine Latest: Saudi Foreign Minister in Surprise Visit to KyivMusk Deflects Criticism of Dilbert Cartoonist’s Racist CommentsGoldman Turns to ‘Make-or-Break’ Unit as CEO Solomon Put to TestChina’s lithium industry is reeling as its top production hub — responsible for around a tenth of the world’s supply — faces sweeping closures amid a gov  ( 47 min )

Low-tax states might not always be the bargain they appear to be. They often have higher taxes on things that matter more to you.  ( 24 min )

It isn’t just the possibility that interest rates may have further to rise. It’s also that the economy is losing steam at the same time, something many investors haven’t experienced.  ( 24 min )

The S&P 500’s 5% pullback over the past month still leaves it with a multiple of about 17.5 times forward earnings, about equal to its average over the past decade, but with considerably more uncertainty today.  ( 24 min )

The top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies rose on Monday morning in Asia, despite the declines in equities on Wall Street on Friday.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Equities in Asia were mixed Monday after heavy selling on Wall Street late last week as investors ratcheted up forecasts for US interest rates following hot inflation data. Most Read from BloombergNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Covid-19 Pandemic Most Likely Came From Lab Leak: WSJUkraine Latest: Saudi Foreign Minister in Surprise Visit to KyivMusk Deflects Criticism of Dilbert Cartoonist’s Racist CommentsSubprime Auto Lender American Car Center Clo  ( 48 min )

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De auto- en motorbranche lijkt zich drie jaar na de start van de coronacrisis hersteld te hebben. De omzet is het afgelopen jaar flink gestegen. Dit had vooral te maken met de prijsstijgingen, blijkt uit de nieuwste cijfers van het CBS. Nieuwe auto's en auto-onderdelen zijn vorig jaar veel duurder geworden.  ( 3 min )

394.000 mensen hebben eind vorig jaar een algemene bijstandsuitkering gekregen. Dat is ruim 3 procent minder dan een jaar eerder en is het kleinste aantal sinds maart 2013, blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 3 min )

Flexflitsers worden ze genoemd: de nieuwe, verplaatsbare flitspalen die sinds november vorig jaar tijdelijk op verschillende locaties staan om te snel rijdend verkeer te bekeuren. Ze hebben per stuk gemiddeld al bijna 9.000 euro opgeleverd.  ( 5 min )

De Europese Unie en het Verenigd Koninkrijk zijn het eens geworden over vernieuwde handelsafspraken rondom Noord-Ierland. Dat hebben de Britse premier Rishi Sunak en Europese Commissie-voorzitter Ursula von der Leyen maandag bekendgemaakt op een gezamenlijke persconferentie. Het land is al jaren het grootste pijnpunt in het hele Brexit-dossier.  ( 5 min )

De onbelaste kilometervergoeding voor werknemers is op 1 januari verhoogd van 19 cent naar 21 cent per kilometer. Dat was een jaar eerder dan het ministerie van Financiën had begroot. Veel werknemers betalen een aanzienlijk deel van de autokosten nog steeds uit eigen zak.  ( 6 min )

De aardbevingen in Turkije hebben ongeveer 34,2 miljard dollar (32,2 miljard euro) aan schade veroorzaakt, blijkt uit cijfers van de Wereldbank. De totale kosten voor de wederopbouw en het herstel zullen waarschijnlijk zelfs twee keer zo hoog zijn.  ( 3 min )

De Europese Unie en het Verenigd Koninkrijk zijn het eens geworden over vernieuwde handelsafspraken rondom Noord-Ierland. Dat hebben de Britse premier Rishi Sunak en Europese Commissie-voorzitter Ursula von der Leyen bekendgemaakt. Het land is al jaren het grootste pijnpunt in het hele Brexit-dossier.  ( 6 min )

De Europese Unie en het Verenigd Koninkrijk zijn het eens geworden over vernieuwde handelsafspraken rondom Noord-Ierland. Dat schrijven de BBC en persbureau Reuters op basis van ingewijden. Het land is al jaren het grootste pijnpunt in het hele Brexit-dossier.  ( 6 min )

Treinpersoneel van regionale vervoerders zoals Arriva en Qbuzz legt donderdag en vrijdag het werk neer. Vakbond VVMC roept medewerkers op te staken om zo een hoger loon af te dwingen. De acties komen boven op een hele reeks eerder aangekondigde actiedagen, waarvan de eerste dinsdag al is.  ( 4 min )

Als het aan Europese telecom- en internetproviders ligt, gaan tech- en streamingbedrijven als Google en Netflix een vergoeding betalen voor hun internetverkeer. En dat is slecht nieuws voor abonnees, want die krijgen hoogstwaarschijnlijk de rekening gepresenteerd. Nederland is fel tegen de plannen, die zijn omgedoopt tot de Netflix-taks.  ( 4 min )

De mobiele netwerken van KPN, Vodafone en T-Mobile zijn de beste netwerken ter wereld. Dat blijkt uit een vergelijkingstest van het Duitse onderzoeksbureau Umlaut. Het mobiele netwerk van KPN behaalde zelfs de hoogste score ooit gemeten.  ( 3 min )

PostNL wil dit jaar twee- tot driehonderd voltijdbanen schrappen. Daarbij worden gedwongen ontslagen niet uitgesloten. Ook neemt het postbedrijf andere maatregelen om kosten te besparen. Bij PostNL werken zo'n 37.000 mensen.  ( 3 min )

Vegaburgers bevatten vaak te veel zout of verzadigd vet, meldt de Consumentenbond op basis van een onderzoek. De organisatie roept fabrikanten op de producten gezonder te maken.  ( 3 min )

Twitter-topman Elon Musk zou van plan zijn om zo'n 10 procent van het personeel te ontslaan. Het gaat om ongeveer tweehonderd medewerkers. Dat meldt New York Times op basis van ingewijden.  ( 3 min )

TikTok heeft advertenties met nepnieuws over de aanstaande Provinciale Statenverkiezingen en oproepen om de stembusgang te saboteren goedgekeurd. Dat blijkt uit onderzoek van BNR.  ( 3 min )

Voorzitter van de Europese Commissie Ursula von der Leyen ontmoet maandag de Britse premier Rishi Sunak in Londen om te proberen een nieuwe handelsovereenkomst te sluiten voor Noord-Ierland. Dat hebben beide partijen zondag in een gezamenlijke verklaring bekendgemaakt.  ( 4 min )

PostNL wil dit jaar twee- tot driehonderd voltijdsbanen schrappen, meldt het postbedrijf. Ook neemt het bedrijf andere maatregelen om kosten te besparen. Bij PostNL werken zo'n 37.000 mensen.  ( 3 min )

China schroefde de productie van steenkolen stevig op in 2022. Het land heeft vorig jaar vier keer zoveel nieuwe steenkoolcentrales goedgekeurd als in 2021.  ( 3 min )

De export van afgedankte kleding uit de Europese Unie naar met name Afrika en Azië is tussen de jaren 2000 en 2019 verdrievoudigd, stelt een maandag gepubliceerd rapport van het Europees Milieuagentschap EEA. Daardoor neemt het afvalprobleem op die plekken van bestemming toe.  ( 3 min )

China schroefde de productie van steenkolen stevig op in 2022. Het land heeft vorig jaar de bouw goedgekeurd van vier keer meer steenkolencentrales dan in 2021.  ( 3 min )

Het jaar 2022 was een jaar met torenhoge inflatie in de supermarkt. Mede door de oorlog in Oekraïne werden de boodschappen duurder. Veel basisproducten die iedereen koopt, zoals toiletpapier en pasta, stegen het snelst in prijs. Maar niet alles werd duurder: zo daalden babyvoeding, toiletzeep en appels juist in prijs.  ( 5 min )

Union Pacific Corporation announced today it would be seeking a replacement for CEO Lance Fritz this year, shortly after a major shareholder called for his departure.  ( 1 min )

Learn about net income versus gross income (also known as gross profit). See how to calculate gross profit and net income when analyzing a stock.  ( 22 min )

Learn about some little-known features that will help you get the most out of your IRA retirement savings account.  ( 22 min )

The key to minimizing your tax liability is reducing your taxable income by taking advantages of the tax credits and deductions you're eligible for.  ( 15 min )

Whichever type of retirement account you choose, these simple strategies will help you build a bigger nest egg for your future.  ( 21 min )

An indenture is a legal and binding contract, often between a bond issuer and bondholders.  ( 14 min )

A public limited company that coordinates the distribution and management of unit trusts among countries within the European Union.  ( 18 min )

The Federal Direct Loan Program is a federal program that provides low-interest loans with fixed interest rates to students. Learn how federal direct loans work.  ( 18 min )

IRS Form W-2G is a document sent to gamblers to report their winnings and the amount that was withheld for taxes at the time of the payout.  ( 19 min )

Form 8949 is a required addition to your annual tax return when you have sold capital assets such as stocks at a profit or a loss during the year.  ( 19 min )

Investors who know the rules can turn their losing stock picks into tax savings. Here's how to deduct your losses.  ( 17 min )

Investors' use of tax-loss harvesting involves knowing both the positives and the negatives.  ( 18 min )

Earned income includes wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, tips, and net earnings from self-employment. On your taxes, it is treated differently than unearned income.  ( 18 min )

A dependent is a person who relies on you for their support. If you claim one or more dependents on your tax return, you may be eligible for certain tax credits.  ( 20 min )

The 1040-SR is a larger-type tax form that seniors can use to file their taxes as an alternative to Form 1040.  ( 18 min )

Hedge fund Soroban had earlier urged the railroad to oust Lance Fritz.  ( 26 min )

Supply chain snags have been the bane of many industries over the last couple of years and you can add the solar segment to the list of those affected. That said, while costs of solar materials have seesawed as a result, that hasn’t affected demand, which last year increased significantly and is expected to further rise this year. The industry also stands to gain from supportive policies such as those included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Additionally, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and t  ( 49 min )

Learn about some little-known features that will help you get the most out of your IRA retirement savings account.  ( 22 min )

Billionaire Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, pushed back on opponents of corporate stock buybacks in his annual letter to shareholders.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Here are some notable charts to monitor in commodities markets over the coming days.Most Read from BloombergNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Covid-19 Pandemic Most Likely Came From Lab Leak: WSJUkraine Latest: Saudi Foreign Minister in Surprise Visit to KyivMusk Deflects Criticism of Dilbert Cartoonist’s Racist CommentsGoldman Turns to ‘Make-or-Break’ Unit as CEO Solomon Put to Test ShippingCommodity watchers keen on taking the pulse of the global ec  ( 47 min )

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Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is suing Paramount Global, saying its competitor aired new episodes of the popular animated comedy series “South Park” after...  ( 24 min )

Earnings from Occidental, Zoom Video, AutoZone, Target, Lowe’s, Salesforce, Snowflake, Best Buy, Broadcom, Costco, and Kroger. Plus, Tesla investor day, PMIs, and other data.  ( 24 min )

Big box retailers — and big-time employers — in the U.S. recently announced plans to increase minimum wages.  ( 47 min )

The stock market slump may be discouraging, but it shouldn’t be a shock based on historical patterns.  ( 47 min )

A strong labor market and hotter-than-expected inflation readings once again forces investors to reassess expectations about how high the Fed will hike rates.  ( 25 min )

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This year started off gangbusters, with strong across-the-board gains for stocks in January – and it’s been followed in February by moderate losses, as stocks first leveled off and now are trending down. The market shifts have investors worried that last year’s volatility is still with us, making for an unpredictable market environment. And it has those same investors looking for a way to cut through the data ‘noise’ and find the right stocks for an unsettled time. TipRanks’ Smart Score is just  ( 51 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stock-market believers are looking past the roughest stretch in months for US equities and clinging to bets on a rally in the back half of the year once the Federal Reserve stops hiking interest rates.Most Read from BloombergSubprime Auto Lender American Car Center Closes for BusinessSpain’s Island Paradise Is Becoming a Nightmare for LocalsNigeria Latest: Just 19% of Results Published; Ballots DestroyedCovid-19 Pandemic Most Likely Came From Lab Leak: WSJUkraine Latest: Saudi For  ( 47 min )

These successful folks have a different kind of drive.  ( 48 min )

U.S. oil and gas producers raked in profits last year, but inflation and inventory cloud their 2023 prospects.  ( 26 min )

The stock market's recent pullback will be the main focus for investors in the week ahead as expectations shift around the trajectory of interest rates and deal a blow to the momentum that kicked off the year.  ( 48 min )

If you have $3 million to invest, you can safely and reliably earn anywhere from $3,000 to much as $82,500 a year in interest. If you are ready take more risk, you may earn more. But risk also means the … Continue reading → The post How Much Interest Does $3 Million Earn Per Year? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

The ripple effect of skyrocketing gas prices is felt acutely at restaurants with gas cooking methods. 'It just doesn't end.'  ( 51 min )

The Social Security Administration now says the funds Social Security uses to pay benefits will run dry by 2035, one year later than previously predicted. For most Americans those extra 12 months are cold comfort. Will Congress come to the … Continue reading → The post Social Security Funds to Run Dry by 2035? Here's How to Prepare appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

The short answer to this question is, “Yes, provided you are prepared to accept a modest standard of living.” To get an an idea of what a 60-year-old individual with a $300,000 nest egg faces, our list of factors to check includes … Continue reading → The post Can I Retire at 60 With $300,000? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 51 min )

Inflation and a rocky stock market are worsening America's retirement crisis: $1 million is no longer enough to retire—experts say you need double that instead.  ( 48 min )

Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?  ( 48 min )

How each state may fare on an individual basis in the event of a recession varies widely.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Finnish 5G equipment maker Nokia Oyj has redesigned its logo to stop people from associating it with mobile phones — a business it left almost a decade ago. Most Read from BloombergNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Covid-19 Pandemic Most Likely Came From Lab Leak: WSJUkraine Latest: Saudi Foreign Minister in Surprise Visit to KyivMusk Deflects Criticism of Dilbert Cartoonist’s Racist CommentsGoldman Turns to ‘Make-or-Break’ Unit as CEO Solomon Put to  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A cohort of Wall Street’s emerging-market bulls is growing wary of calling a new dawn for riskier assets, opting for a more cautious approach to developing-nation currencies.Most Read from BloombergSubprime Auto Lender American Car Center Closes for BusinessSpain’s Island Paradise Is Becoming a Nightmare for LocalsWarnings of a Stock Market Bubble Finally Prove Too Much for S&P 500How Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaMusk's Secret, Secret Master Plan for Tesla  ( 48 min )

Is a cloud recession forming on the horizon? Markets could soon find out as Zoom, Salesforce and Snowflake — with many friends — report in the week ahead.  ( 27 min )

In 7 years, nearly 8,000 homes were seized for late payments.  ( 48 min )

The manager of Canada Pension Plan sold most of its Apple stock, and bought shares of Tesla, NIO, and Li Auto in the fourth quarter.  ( 24 min )

This strategy is intended to use the market's money to pay for a long call option, but the catch is there is unlimited risk.  ( 12 min )

A year of war in Ukraine has highlighted the return of oil as a source of U.S. financial influence and geopolitical power, with the West shunning most Russian energy.  ( 27 min )

Riches don’t so much lie in getting a big gift but rather applying one’s career gifts.  ( 47 min )

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Issuing subpar performance reviews or requiring cross-country moves can prompt employees to quit, thinning a company’s ranks.  ( 26 min )

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Losing your job can understandably be very emotional. But once you put it all out there online, it's hard to take it back.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- One year after Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, Europe’s stock rally is still at risk from a possible escalation in the war.Most Read from BloombergSubprime Auto Lender American Car Center Closes for BusinessSpain’s Island Paradise Is Becoming a Nightmare for LocalsWarnings of a Stock Market Bubble Finally Prove Too Much for S&P 500How Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaMusk's Secret, Secret Master Plan for Tesla Is So ObviousWhile the region’s equities have reco  ( 48 min )

Republic is the third largest equity crowdfunding portal in the U.S. and the owner of the largest U.K. portal, Seedrs. In March of 2021, they launched the “Republic Realm Metaverse Real Estate Fund” available exclusively to a handful of accredited investors. In December of 2021, they launched a Test the Waters (TTW) Regulation A campaign to open it up to all investors. It was incredibly popular and maxed out the entire $75 million reservation max in a very short time. The fund primarily focuses  ( 47 min )

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Tussen maandag 6.00 uur en dinsdag 6.00 uur vervallen 131 passagiersvluchten op Köln Bonn Airport. Het gaat om 66 vertrekkende en 65 arriverende vluchten, meldt de Duitse luchthaven op Twitter. Ook op andere Duitse luchthavens wordt het werk neergelegd.  ( 3 min )

Tussen maandag 6.00 uur en dinsdag 6.00 uur vervallen 131 passagiersvluchten op Köln Bonn Airport. Het gaat om 66 vertrekkende en 65 arriverende vluchten, meldt de Duitse luchthaven op Twitter.  ( 3 min )

Tussen maandag 06.00 uur en dinsdag 06.00 uur vervallen 131 passagiersvluchten op Köln Bonn Airport. Het gaat om 66 vertrekkende en 65 arriverende vluchten, meldt de Duitse luchthaven op Twitter.  ( 3 min )

Op ons reactieplatform NUjij kunnen bezoekers over het nieuws discussiëren en de redactie vragen stellen. We krijgen tienduizenden reacties per week binnen en wekelijks zorgen jullie bijdragen voor actuele stellingen, nieuwe artikelen en interessante vragen. In deze rubriek zetten we de beste reacties en vragen op een rij.  ( 9 min )

Boeren die bijvoorbeeld graan of groenten verbouwen, hebben straks mogelijk een meevaller. De prijzen voor kunstmest zijn de afgelopen week hard gedaald. Ze zijn nu lager dan vóór de oorlog in Oekraïne. Door de Russische inval in het land schoten de prijzen voor kunstmest hard omhoog. Dat leidde tot zorgen over de internationale voedselvoorziening.  ( 4 min )

Het wordt bijna saai bij Samsung. Grote vernieuwingen blijven uit op de Galaxy S23 Ultra, toch is het een van de beste Android-telefoons op de markt. Je betaalt wel een Ultra-prijs: 1.399 euro.  ( 7 min )

Minder vliegen, minder autorijden, meer fietsen en meer met de trein. Dat is het milieubewuste reisadvies. In de serie Het Kantelpunt kijken we naar positieve keerpunten in de strijd tegen klimaatverandering. Wanneer doen we genoeg?  ( 3 min )

De ministers van Financiën van de G20-landen hebben de afgelopen dagen geen doorbraak bereikt over het kwijtschelden van schulden van armere landen. Met name China en westerse landen zijn het niet met elkaar eens.  ( 4 min )

Vanaf woensdag 1 maart kun je weer belastingaangifte doen over 2022. Waar moet je dit jaar op letten bij de aangifte inkomstenbelasting en waarmee kun je makkelijk geld besparen? NU.nl zet vijf tips op een rij.  ( 7 min )

De gevolgen van de oorlog in Oekraïne troffen ook Nederland. Dat voelden we het afgelopen jaar in onze portemonnee. Vooral de energierekening en de boodschappen werden stukken duurder. Zullen de prijzen ooit weer dalen?  ( 5 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Fresh data from the euro zone are set to highlight why European Central Bank officials are hanging onto their hawkish tone, even as the region’s worst-ever spike in prices recedes.Most Read from BloombergSubprime Auto Lender American Car Center Closes for BusinessSpain’s Island Paradise Is Becoming a Nightmare for LocalsWarnings of a Stock Market Bubble Finally Prove Too Much for S&P 500How Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaMusk's Secret, Secret Master Plan for  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- It’s way too soon to abandon hopes for a strong bond-market rebound in 2023, which seemed like a sure thing as recently as a month ago. Most Read from BloombergHow Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaWarnings of a Stock Market Bubble Finally Prove Too Much for S&P 500Subprime Auto Lender American Car Center Closes for BusinessChina Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesTrump 2020 Fraud Backer Sidney Powell’s Texas Ethics Case TossedBut even if  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Investors have poured more than $20 billion into US fixed-income exchange-traded funds so far this year. As the dust settles from the bond market’s worst year on record, ETFs focused on safe and simple Treasuries have attracted the bulk of the money. Stephen Laipply, the US head of fixed-income ETFs at BlackRock, explains this state of affairs on the latest episode of the “What Goes Up” podcast.Most Read from BloombergNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- American Car Center told employees the business was closing its doors, a day after it pulled a $222 million bond sale from the market, according to people familiar with the matter. Most Read from BloombergHow Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaWarnings of a Stock Market Bubble Finally Prove Too Much for S&P 500China Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesTrump 2020 Fraud Backer Sidney Powell’s Texas Ethics Case TossedMusk's Secret, Secret Mast  ( 47 min )

Warren Buffett's earnings-linked letter to shareholders details dominant stakes in AmEx, BofA, two oil giants and more.  ( 25 min )

The IEA’s Executive Director has stated that China's reopening poses the biggest uncertainty for energy markets, with concerns over whether the current global oil output will meet the needs of the Asian superpower.  ( 47 min )

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In his annual shareholder's letter, he says the company always will hold a wide array of businesses. Tips for his successor, a nod to his partner.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Cutting or pausing dividends is a step that corporate executives usually do everything possible to avoid as it can scare off investors and prompt them to move their capital elsewhere.Most Read from BloombergHow Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaWarnings of a Stock Market Bubble Finally Prove Too Much for S&P 500China Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesTrump 2020 Fraud Backer Sidney Powell’s Texas Ethics Case TossedMusk's Secret, Secret Ma  ( 48 min )

Yes, you can use money from your IRA to donate to qualified charities. Better yet, you can get a tax break by doing so if you follow the IRS rules.  ( 19 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Stock pickers who successfully navigated the 2022 bear market are having a harder time making it through the 2023 faltering recovery.Most Read from BloombergSubprime Auto Lender American Car Center Closes for BusinessWarnings of a Stock Market Bubble Finally Prove Too Much for S&P 500How Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaSpain’s Island Paradise Is Becoming a Nightmare for LocalsMusk's Secret, Secret Master Plan for Tesla Is So ObviousFirst, an unexpected risk-o  ( 48 min )

New cars and new businesses. Expectations are high for Tesla's March 1 investors event.  ( 23 min )

The Berkshire Hathaway CEO published his annual letter to shareholders on Saturday.  ( 46 min )

You must have earned the income for it to be considered compensation for the purposes of contributing to an IRA.  ( 19 min )

A Roth IRA conversion is the process of taking your assets out of your traditional IRA or employer-sponsored plan and placing them in a Roth IRA.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- There was no Broadway show, mini golf or video arcades on board the Ritz-Carlton yacht which set sail from Barcelona in October on its maiden voyage. Guests were instead entertained by jazz musicians, an on-board art collection, and a shop stocked with $30,000 Birkin handbags. Most Read from BloombergNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.Covid-19 Lab Leak Viewed as More Likely by US Agency, WSJ SaysUkraine Latest: Saudi Foreign Minister in Surprise Visit  ( 49 min )

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway posted a big loss due to market volatility but plans to have a "boatload" of cash.  ( 14 min )

Geico auto-insurance unit expected to swing to an underwriting profit in 2023.  ( 23 min )

Billionaire Warren Buffett said critics of stock buybacks are “either an economic illiterate or a silver-tongued demagogue” or both and all investors benefit from them as long as they are made at the right prices. Buffett used part of his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders Saturday to tout the benefits of repurchases that fiery Wall Street critics like Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders and many other Democrats love to criticize.  ( 46 min )

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The Berkshire Hathaway CEO's annual letter was released on Saturday morning.  ( 24 min )

Seven key takeaways from Warren Buffett's latest wide-ranging letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.  ( 51 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Shares of Carvana Co. more than doubled in the month leading up to Thursday’s awful fourth-quarter earnings report.Most Read from BloombergHow Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaWarnings of a Stock Market Bubble Finally Prove Too Much for S&P 500China Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesTrump 2020 Fraud Backer Sidney Powell’s Texas Ethics Case TossedApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchBy the time the n  ( 48 min )

Life insurance is often regarded as financial protection for surviving family members after a policyholder's death. But depending on the type of policy you have, you may also benefit from your coverage while you're alive. You could potentially take a … Continue reading → The post 4 Ways to Use Life Insurance While You're Alive appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

HMD Global, the Finnish phonemaker and inheritor of the Nokia mobile phone brand, has revealed plans to transition some of its manufacturing to Europe. The announcement, which was timed to coincide with the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 industry event in Barcelona, comes four years after HMD Global revealed it was moving its data centers to Europe to satisfy European Union (EU) data regulations such as GDPR. Moving manufacturing there, it seems, is a natural next-step.  ( 49 min )

You can probably retire in financial comfort at age 45 if you have $3 million in savings. Although it's much younger than most people retire, that much money can likely generate adequate income for as long as you live. Very … Continue reading → The post Can I Retire at 45 With $3 Million? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

If you came into an extra $40,000, how would you use it? It might be tempting to put that money into something instantly gratifying, like a vacation. But for some, it may be wiser to use those funds to invest … Continue reading → The post How to Invest $40,000: 7 Smart Investments appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 51 min )

Tax season is well underway once again. For those who got an early jump and already filed their 2022 taxes, it's never too soon to start thinking about your tax plan for 2023. While filers shouldn't expect a whole lot … Continue reading → The post Keep These Tax Changes in Mind in 2023 appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Why does a financial advisor get a fee of 1% or more? That seems really high. If my return is only 4% (for example, in dividends), I am giving away 25% of my return, which is even worse with a … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: ‘I Am Giving Away 25% of My Return.' Why Does a Financial Advisor Earn a 1% Fee, Even in a Bear Market? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Retiring at 40 with $2 million is an ambitious goal, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. While you'll need a decent salary or other sources of income or wealth, saving $2 million is not out of reach. If you plan … Continue reading → The post How to Retire at 40 With $2 million appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

In the world of investments, perhaps none are less flashy than municipal bonds. If stocks and corporate bonds are the steak and roasted potatoes of your investment plate, municipal bonds are more like steamed brussels sprouts. But this overlooked asset … Continue reading → The post Morningstar Says This Overlooked Asset Could Break Out in 2023 appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

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Nearly half of the U.S. companies currently using OpenAI's ChatGPT say the chatbot has already replaced workers.  ( 46 min )

Millennials have given up on stocks. Is it time to follow suit?  ( 47 min )

The Berkshire CEO’s crown is intact as bubble-era tech and crypto cheerleaders lose influence with younger investors.  ( 26 min )

Warren Buffett retained his sense of optimism in his annual letter to investors Saturday, saying he attributes much of his success over the years to the resilience of the U.S. economy.  ( 26 min )

The S&P 500’s 5% pullback over the past month still leaves it with a multiple of about 17.5 times forward earnings, about equal to its average over the past decade, but with considerably more uncertainty today.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported weaker results in some of its key businesses, underscoring fears the US economy is facing a bumpy road ahead. But that didn’t dent the billionaire investor’s optimism about America.Most Read from BloombergSubprime Auto Lender American Car Center Closes for BusinessSpain’s Island Paradise Is Becoming a Nightmare for LocalsWarnings of a Stock Market Bubble Finally Prove Too Much for S&P 500How Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. posted record operating earnings for the year, helped by solid performance across many of the conglomerate’s subsidiaries.Most Read from BloombergHow Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaChina Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchTrump 2020 Fraud Backer Sidney Powell’s Texas Ethics Case TossedWarnings of a Stock Market Bubble Fin  ( 45 min )

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Some Canadian banks offer much higher dividend yields than their domestic peers, with a wide margin of safety.  ( 20 min )

You might be tempted to cash out, especially if you have a small balance, but research shows the way to go is to stay invested.  ( 25 min )

Low-tax states might not always be the bargain they appear to be. They often have higher taxes on things that matter more to you.  ( 24 min )

This money management maven doesn't mince words when it comes to financial faux-pas.  ( 49 min )

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 26 min )

An interesting development at America's largest private employer and a roundup on a few key themes.  ( 47 min )

Japan’s Panasonic warns newcomers of hurdles as the EV-battery maker leverages its experience to boost U.S. production.  ( 26 min )

Some bosses say hours worked is the best proxy for productivity. Many workers say output is the only metric that matters.  ( 22 min )

Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY Parthenon, expects to see a “K-shaped consumer spending pattern” in 2023, where working class families slow their spending, while wealthy families continue to splurge.  ( 50 min )

The overall burden is up 27% since before the pandemic, more than for any other age group.  ( 23 min )

A year after Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, markets have absorbed many of the short-term impacts—but investors say the conflict could have longer-lasting financial consequences.  ( 26 min )

Six times as many people currently work part-time by choice, rather than by necessity; “25 hours is the new 35.”  ( 24 min )

He was the founder of Thomas H. Lee Partners and Lee Equity Partners.  ( 15 min )

It isn’t just the possibility that interest rates may have further to rise. It’s also that the economy is losing steam at the same time, something many investors haven’t experienced.  ( 24 min )

The S&P 500’s 5% pullback over the past month still leaves it with a multiple of about 17.5 times forward earnings, about equal to its average over the past decade, but with considerably more uncertainty today.  ( 24 min )

Multicollinearity appears when there is strong correspondence among two or more independent variables in a multiple regression model.  ( 17 min )

The application for President Biden's student loan relief is closed pending approval of the forgiveness program by the U.S. Supreme Court.  ( 12 min )

A direct consolidation loan is a type of direct loan that combines two or more federal education loans into a single loan.  ( 20 min )

Student debt refers to loans used to pay for college tuition that are due after the student graduates or leaves school.  ( 19 min )

In addition to making nearly everything more expensive, rising inflation can also result in your student loan interest rates increasing.  ( 18 min )

Completing IRS Form 8962 is required when claiming the premium tax credit. Read our detailed guide to learn what Form 8962 is and how to file it.  ( 19 min )

Yes, you can use money from your IRA to donate to qualified charities. Better yet, you can get a tax break by doing so if you follow the IRS rules.  ( 19 min )

Form 1065: U.S. Return of Partnership Income is a tax document issued by the IRS used to declare the profits, losses, deductions, and credits of a business partnership.  ( 14 min )

You must have earned the income for it to be considered compensation for the purposes of contributing to an IRA.  ( 19 min )

A Roth IRA conversion is the process of taking your assets out of your traditional IRA or employer-sponsored plan and placing them in a Roth IRA.  ( 22 min )

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway posted a big loss due to market volatility but plans to have a "boatload" of cash.  ( 13 min )

Completing Form 2441, Child and Dependent Care Expenses, isn't difficult. Learn when to use it, how to fill it out, and how to include it when filing your tax return.  ( 20 min )

A loss portfolio transfer is a reinsurance contract or agreement in which an insurer cedes policies that have already incurred losses to a reinsurer.  ( 13 min )

Form 1099-DIV is an IRS form sent by banks and other financial institutions to investors who receive dividends and distributions from investments during a calendar year.  ( 16 min )

Tax-exempt is to be free from, or not subject to, taxation by regulators or government entities. Discover more about what it means to be tax exempt here.  ( 17 min )

Unrecaptured section 1250 gain is an IRS tax provision where depreciation is recaptured when a gain is realized on the sale of depreciable real estate.  ( 15 min )

Personal consumption expenditures is a measure of consumer spending and includes all goods and services bought by U.S. households. Learn more about PCE and how it's used.  ( 20 min )

Yes. The SEP IRA, like a traditional IRA, can be converted to a Roth IRA.  ( 18 min )

When you leave a job, your 401(k) stays where it is until you decide what to do with it. You can roll it over into your new 401(k), roll it into an IRA, and more.  ( 19 min )

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway posted a big loss due to market volatility but plans to have a "boatload" of cash.  ( 1 min )

Facebook parent Meta Platforms (META) announced the launch of a large language artificial intelligence (AI) model known as LLaMA.  ( 1 min )

Sony waagt zich met de PlayStation VR 2 (PS VR2) opnieuw aan virtual reality. Wie de bril aansluit op een PlayStation 5 en op zijn hoofd zet, kan ineens 'echt' door games heen lopen. We mochten de bril de afgelopen week alvast testen en hebben vijf dingen die opvallen op een rij gezet.  ( 7 min )

De ministers van Financiën van de G20-landen hebben de afgelopen dagen geen doorbraak bereikt over het kwijtschelden van schulden van armere landen. Met name China en westerse landen zijn het niet met elkaar eens.  ( 3 min )

Elke dag naar de super om de hoek of één keer per week alle koopjes af? Met de huidige kostencrisis zijn we kritischer op onze uitgaven, ook in de supermarkt. In de rubriek Het Bonnetje spreken we elke week met een Nederlander over zijn supermarktstrategie in tijden van inflatie.  ( 5 min )

U.S. stocks tumbled on Feb. 24, ending a losing week as a key measure of inflation suggested that the Fed would remain aggressive on interest rates.  ( 1 min )

New gaming processors boost chip maker’s sales. Also, Wall Street views on Shell, TJX, Etsy, PDC Energy, and Arcutis Biotherapeutics.  ( 24 min )

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Warner Bros. Discovery said it paid over $500 million in 2019 to exclusively stream episodes.  ( 25 min )

On Aug. 16, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, directing billions of dollars to Americans looking to upgrade their homes, businesses and cars. One provision of the law allows Americans making less than $150,000 a year to claim a $7,500 tax credit for buying an electric car. The law also provides $9 billion in rebates to help people electrify their home appliances and make their houses more energy-efficient. It’s also allowing Americans to claim a tax credit for inst  ( 47 min )

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, with its subsidies and tax breaks, triggered a rush of money into climate-change projects and companies.  ( 24 min )

A year after Russian troops unprovokedly invaded Ukraine and set alight the bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II, the full consequences and...  ( 26 min )

The average nest egg shrunk 23%, but Gen Z workers’ balances grew 14%, Fidelity said  ( 22 min )

Goldman Sachs sees prices for lithium dropping another 40% from recent levels. Albemarle, SQM, and Livent stock can weather lower pricing.  ( 24 min )

Zoom reports Q4 FY 2023 results on Feb. 27. Analysts expect the first loss in four years as the company recently announced sweeping layoffs.  ( 13 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Wagering on the stock market bounce was always a long shot. Now it looks like a sucker’s bet.Most Read from BloombergChina Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchHow Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaTrump 2020 Fraud Backer Sidney Powell’s Texas Ethics Case TossedThe World’s Most Painful Trade Is Finally Ending as Dollar PeaksWhile the reemergence of hotter-than-foreca  ( 49 min )

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Autodesk shares suffered their worst drop in more than a year after Wall Street focused on how a shift in billing business was a major drag on its forecast.  ( 24 min )

"It is the most significant set of market dislocations and distortions in energy markets generally speaking that I ever recall,” Ed Morse, global head of commodity research at Citi Group, told Yahoo Finance, on the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.  ( 47 min )

Four forces are undercutting the Federal Reserve's efforts to tame inflation.  ( 24 min )

Financial-services company PayPal has seen shares lose all its pandemic-era gains. Outgoing CEO Dan Schulman just bought $2 million of stock.  ( 24 min )

Needham analyst Scott Berg reiterated BigCommerce Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: BIGC) with a Buy and a $20 price target. BIGC reported mixed 4Q22 results with a slight revenue miss driven by weaker Ecommerce volumes, yet Subscription revenue was in line with expectations. However, recent profitability improvement efforts drove a ~$6 million profit beat. BIGC's recent strategic focus on larger customers was in full view in 4Q as its Enterprise segment grew ARR 17% Y/Y while its Retail segment ARR fell 8%  ( 46 min )

Fund buyers see value in the commodity after 65% drop since mid-December.  ( 46 min )

The government agency not only “piggybacked” off of the DOJ’s case, but is using it as a way to define some tokens as securities, Perianne Boring, the Chamber of Digital Commerce’s founder, told “First Mover.”  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Pioneer Natural Resources Co. is considering an acquisition of Range Resources Corp., according to people familiar with the the matter.Most Read from BloombergChina Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchHow Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaTrump 2020 Fraud Backer Sidney Powell’s Texas Ethics Case TossedThe World’s Most Painful Trade Is Finally Ending as Dollar PeaksT  ( 46 min )

With a cheap stock, strong prospects, and a decent dividend, the Ohio-based utility looks like a good bet for long-term investors.  ( 23 min )

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Roku's shares has climbed by 64.6% year-to-date, but is down about 52% over the last 12 months. Should you be bullish or bearish on the stock? One analyst makes the case for both.  ( 47 min )

As the threat of high inflation and rising interest rates looms into 2023, investors are turning to the top recession-proof stocks that can withstand a potential downturn. These include dividend stocks with pricing power, low debt, and essential products that generate steady cash flow. Here are three stocks that could be worth considering. Flowers Foods Inc (NYSE: FLO) is the second-largest producer of packaged bakery foods in the U.S. During the 2008 financial crisis, Flowers' sales declined ju  ( 46 min )

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Warner Bros. Discovery reported Q4 earnings results that missed across the board on Thursday — here's why analysts are still bullish.  ( 47 min )

Fewer employees have managed to stash away at least $1 million in retirement savings, according to Fidelity.  ( 46 min )

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AAPL is going lower, according to the indicators.  ( 10 min )

As mortgage rates inch closer to 7%, hundreds of thousands of inflation-weary homebuyers across the U.S. are backing out of deals. Nationwide, the number of newly pending contracts to buy a home plunged from 58,000 to 55,000 during the week ending Feb. 17, Altos Research found. That’s its first decline since the start of the year, a notable reversal from what appeared to be a slowly recovering housing market ahead of the spring.  ( 48 min )

Let’s take a look at the automotive industry, which is undergoing a dramatic transformation. We’re in the middle of a shift from traditional combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles, and at the same time the industry is also introducing new technologies – such AI, driver assistance, and improved sensors – into the cars we drive. In a recent report from UK banking giant Barclays, analyst Dan Levy notes that “Auto companies must balance two clocks – the ‘near’ (i.e. cycle) and the ‘far’ (i.  ( 49 min )

Shares of 3M Co. fell 1.6% in afternoon trading Friday, putting them on track for a 10-year closing low, as the maker of Scotch adhesives, Command hooks, N95...  ( 23 min )

The Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame inflation by hiking interest rates haven't worked yet. More pain, and a harder economic landing, could lie ahead.  ( 42 min )

Crypto investors might want to secure all relevant tax information this season as the IRS and the SEC began to pay extra attention to digital assets. So says Bitcoin exec on Yahoo Finance Live.  ( 47 min )

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Ordinary investors have been bailing out of stock funds for months, Fidelity data show.  ( 25 min )

Boeing stock declined in after hours trading Thursday as investors mulled what the 787 delivery delay means for the company.  ( 23 min )

Gold markets have fallen significantly during the course of the week as the US dollar has seen a lot of strength.  ( 45 min )

Two Federal Reserve officials suggested Friday morning that inflation could persist longer than thought after the central bank's most closely watched inflation gauge surged by the most in months.  ( 48 min )

At the end of January, the success rate for people seeking jobs in tech was just 55%, according to ZipRecruiter.  ( 27 min )

TD is still waiting for approval on its planned $13.4 billion acquisition of First Horizon Corp.  ( 16 min )

The cost of U.S. goods and services jumped 0.6% in January --- the biggest increase since last summer --- in another sign of stubbornly high inflation.  ( 25 min )

The buy-to-let business model is imploding as landlords’ mortgage costs surge higher than their rental income, according to new analysis.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Faced with declining earnings and heavy debt loads, companies are reducing dividend payments to shareholders to improve the health of their balance sheets. Most Read from BloombergHow Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaChina Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchTrump 2020 Fraud Backer Sidney Powell’s Texas Ethics Case TossedThe World’s Most Painful Trade Is Finally En  ( 48 min )

GE Healthcare is entering a joint venture with a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned healthcare giant Sinopharm.  ( 15 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The walls are closing in on online used-car dealer Carvana Co., whose disappointing quarterly results sent the stock into freefall Friday and triggered a string of warnings from analysts, with JPMorgan dealing the harshest blow.Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchChina Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesHow Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaTrump 2020 Fraud Backer Sidney Powel  ( 47 min )

Memory maker Micron Technology will see prices stabilize in the second half of 2023, writes J.P. Morgan analyst Harlan Sur, who remains bullish on the stock.  ( 23 min )

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Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates and defeat the nation's worst bout of inflation in 40 years without causing a recession? Not according to a new research paper that concludes that such an “immaculate disinflation” has never happened before. The paper was produced by a group of leading economists, and three Fed officials addressed its conclusions in their own remarks Friday at a conference on monetary policy in New York.  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Some of the world’s top investors are betting the worst of the dollar’s rampage is over after the surge upended the global economy in ways that had few parallels in modern history. Most Read from BloombergHow Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaChina Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchTrump 2020 Fraud Backer Sidney Powell’s Texas Ethics Case TossedThe World’s Most Pa  ( 50 min )

The dark cloud of rising interest rates comes with some significant silver linings.  ( 25 min )

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Adobe last fall announced a $20 billion deal for design software company Figma. But a report says the U.S. government plans to object on antitrust grounds.  ( 24 min )

Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) suspended deliveries of its 787 Dreamliners following a new issue that was found in a component used near the front of the plane, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. Boeing said that in reviewing certification records, it "discovered an analysis error by our supplier related to the 787 forward pressure bulkhead. We notified the FAA and have paused 787 deliveries while we complete the required analysis and documentation." Deliveries of the long-haul plane hav  ( 47 min )

'I owe about $200k on my home in Northern California worth $600k. It will be more property and home than we can physically handle within 6 years.'  ( 25 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Mohamed El-Erian says the financial markets are starting to doubt whether the Federal Reserve can bring inflation down to its 2% target.Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchChina Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesHow Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failing to Stop RussiaRussian Support for Putin’s War in Ukraine Is HardeningTrump 2020 Fraud Backer Sidney Powell’s Texas Ethics Case TossedEl-Erian,  ( 47 min )

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These high-quality names are increasing their payouts at double-digit rates.  ( 19 min )

Eventually, you have to take required minimum distributions (RMDs). Here are tips for preserving your nest egg in the face of unavoidable withdrawals.  ( 17 min )

The maker of plant-based meat alternatives posts a narrower loss than expected, while revenue was higher than anticipated.  ( 23 min )

The Euro has been absolutely pummeled for the week, breaking down significantly below the 1.06 level. We are now below the 50-Week EMA as well.  ( 46 min )

Many Americans save for retirement through 401(k)s. These accounts offer tax-deferred benefits, which means that your money can grow tax-free until you make a withdrawal. But for those who don't have access to an employer-provided retirement account, or simply want … Continue reading → The post Morningstar Says This Brokerage Account Can Help You Save More for Retirement Than a 401(k) appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Medicaid can pay for long-term care if you meet its means-testing restrictions. The federal-state program is designed to help only people of limited financial means. However, people with more substantial assets can use three different strategies to shield those assets … Continue reading → The post 3 Ways to Protect Assets from Medicaid appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Let's say you want to retire early, at age 55. Is $5 million enough to achieve your goal? While the cost of living varies from place to place, a nest egg this size would likely give more than enough money for … Continue reading → The post Is $5 Million Enough to Retire at 55? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.  ( 48 min )

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Sellas Life Sciences Group Inc. said Friday that it raised $20.0 million, through the public sale of common shares and warrants to buy stock. Shares of the...  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester said the Fed needs to keep raising interest rates to get inflation under control, adding she still sees rates rising “somewhat” above 5% and staying there for a time.Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchChina Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesRussian Support for Putin’s War in Ukraine Is HardeningHow Biden’s Shock-and-Awe Tactic Is Failin  ( 47 min )

Elon Musk has tried to parlay his win in a private securities lawsuit over his 2018 “funding secured” tweet into a new victory with the Securities Exchange Commission. It is resisting.  ( 23 min )

Like any thriving industry, the investing world has its own legends, and their history is usually peppered with defining moments on which their mythical status rests. In George Soros’ case, he will be forever known as "the man who broke the Bank of England” after he pocketed $1 billion in a single day when betting against the British pound. Considered one of the greatest trades ever, Soros was evidently right when making such a bold move back in 1992. But the billionaire investor and philanthrop  ( 49 min )

Russia is waging an energy war with Ukraine's allies in parallel with the military war on the ground. It's losing.  ( 49 min )

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After decades of saving and investing, it is time to start taking income from your retirement account. Here are a few things to keep in mind.  ( 34 min )

Boeing, Beyond Meat and Nektar Therapeutics are some of the most active stocks in premarket trade.  ( 24 min )

Speaking in West Philadelphia on Thursday at his bank's community center branch opening, Dimon said Chase is seeing a lot of strong economic indicators — though plenty of uncertainty remains.  ( 16 min )

Shares of Cingulate Inc. skyrocketed 82.9% toward an 11-month high in active premarket trading Friday, after the biopharmaceutical company reported positive...  ( 23 min )

The key to happiness in your golden years? Get off on the right foot.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Investors are dumping equities and cash alike in favor of bonds as they position for the risk that the Federal Reserve persists with hawkish policy moves, Bank of America Corp. strategists say.Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchChina Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesRussian Support for Putin’s War in Ukraine Is HardeningJerome Powell’s Worst Fear Risks Coming True in Southern Job MarketPlane F  ( 46 min )

Equity bulls are betting on a narrative of incompatible outcomes. That, ultimately, will be bad news for risk assets, warns the asset manager.  ( 26 min )

Catching you up with some calls you probably overlooked in another busy week for investing.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Carvana Co. is staring down rising interest payments each of the next three months with vehicle sales and earnings moving in the wrong direction.Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchChina Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesRussian Support for Putin’s War in Ukraine Is HardeningJerome Powell’s Worst Fear Risks Coming True in Southern Job MarketPlane Forced to U-Turn Minutes Before Landing Sends Pas  ( 47 min )

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 27 min )

Boeing halts deliveries of its twin-aisle Dreamliner 787 jets, Block issues an Ebitda forecast in line with estimates, and Carvana posts a wider-than-expected fourth-quarter loss.  ( 24 min )

U.S. stock futures languished ahead of the open Friday as Wall Street awaited a fresh print on the Federal Reserve's most closely watched inflation measure for further guidance on the trajectory of interest rates.  ( 47 min )

U.S. stock futures on Friday edged lower, as investors awaited key data on inflation for further clues on whether the Federal Reserve will have to keep...  ( 23 min )

Many investors are holding cash owing to fears of inflation, interest rates, and recession. Robert Zuccaro writes on the case for jumping back in.  ( 26 min )

The West-led sanctions on Russia’s oil trade following the Ukraine invasion benefited India the most. In less than a year, the country has saved an estimated $4 billion (30,000 crore rupees) by importing Russian crude oil.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- BASF SE declined after detailing plans to cut 2,600 positions globally as well ending a share buyback early because of a deteriorating global economy amid Europe’s energy crisis. Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchChina’s Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Gets Quick DismissalRussian Support for Putin’s War in Ukraine Is HardeningPlane Forced to U-Turn Minutes Before Landing Sends Passengers Back HomeJerome Powell’s Wors  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Credit Suisse Group AG cut payouts on a 3.25 billion Swiss franc ($3.5 billion) real estate fund, as clients sought to pull their cash after valuations were hit by rising interest rates.Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchChina’s Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Gets Quick DismissalRussian Support for Putin’s War in Ukraine Is HardeningPlane Forced to U-Turn Minutes Before Landing Sends Passengers Back HomeJerome Powell  ( 47 min )

We screened the 115 S&P 500 companies with expected 2023 dividend payout ratios above 50% to find potential dividend cuts.  ( 24 min )

We screened the 115 S&P 500 companies with expected 2023 dividend payout ratios above 50% to find potential dividend cuts.  ( 24 min )

Corrections & Amplifications This headlline was corrected at 0846 GMT. The original misstated the net loss as EUR4.88B. By Pierre Bertrand BASF SE on...  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Contracts for US equities edged lower and stocks in Asia retreated as investors awaited key data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s rate-hike campaign.Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchRussian Support for Putin’s War in Ukraine Is HardeningChina’s Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Gets Quick DismissalPlane Forced to U-Turn Minutes Before Landing Sends Passengers Back HomeJerome Powell’s Worst Fear Risks Coming True in  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China’s technology companies took a beating after more firms reported earnings, as price wars and geopolitical tensions cloud the growth outlook for the sector.Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchRussian Support for Putin’s War in Ukraine Is HardeningChina’s Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Gets Quick DismissalPlane Forced to U-Turn Minutes Before Landing Sends Passengers Back HomeJerome Powell’s Worst Fear Risks Coming  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to bring decision-making of the financial system further under his control with the likely revival of a powerful committee to coordinate financial policy and the possible appointment of a key ally in a top position at the central bank.Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchChina Cease-Fire Proposal for Ukraine Falls Flat With US, AlliesRussian Support for Putin’s War in Ukraine Is Harde  ( 50 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 5 min )

The political winds are pushing the energy industry ever further toward the green, promoting renewable power sources and electrification over fossil fuels. The irony in this is that certain rare metals, essential to a green energy economy, have taken on a new importance. In a sense, lithium is the new coal. This point was driven home just this month, when the Chinese battery maker CATL, a leader in the global market for electric vehicle battery packs, announced a changing to its pricing strategy  ( 48 min )

Though near-term deliveries are expected to be delayed, Boeing says it doesn’t expect any changes to its full-year production or delivery outlook.  ( 16 min )

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Carvana Co. reported a net loss of $806 million, or $7.61 a share, in the fourth quarter, missing Wall Street expectations. Company officials say they will continue to focus on reducing expenses in order to get past current market conditions as online vehicle sales continue to soften.  ( 17 min )

To calculate your student loan interest, calculate the daily interest rate, then identify your daily interest charge, and then convert it into a monthly interest amount.  ( 18 min )

U.S. stocks tumbled on Feb. 24, ending a losing week as a key measure of inflation suggested that the Fed would remain aggressive on interest rates.  ( 10 min )

Facebook parent Meta Platforms (META) announced the launch of a large language artificial intelligence (AI) model known as LLaMA.  ( 10 min )

Sales were still down 19.4% from a year earlier.  ( 11 min )

Paying off education debt can be a financial headache. Learn how to repay your student loans to get out of debt faster and save on interest charges.  ( 20 min )

After Friday's inflation data, Fed officials say high prices may remain higher longer. And a research paper shows bringing them down may cause a recession.  ( 12 min )

While it’s unlikely that anyone is looking forward to the end of student loan deferment, some will be more affected than others when payments resume.  ( 16 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages are holding steady, right around the 7% mark, while 15-year rates inched to another three-month high.  ( 11 min )

Borrower defense is a federal regulation that allows students who have been defrauded by their college to seek forgiveness for their student loans.  ( 16 min )

Zoom reports Q4 FY 2023 results on Feb. 27. Analysts expect the first loss in four years as the company recently announced sweeping layoffs.  ( 12 min )

Return on equity (ROE) is a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by shareholders' equity.  ( 24 min )

One of America's youngest senators and its oldest president, Joe Biden's story includes major accomplishments, life-altering tragedies, and an ambitious vision for America's future.  ( 29 min )

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 was created to govern securities transactions on the secondary market and ensure fairness and investor confidence.  ( 17 min )

The student loan system is in desperate need of reform, as more and more graduates struggle to find work and pay off their student loans.  ( 17 min )

Student loans can have an impact on your taxes, including reducing your tax bill if you've been paying interest. Here's what you need to know.  ( 16 min )

While student loan debt is a burden for all borrowers, gendered wage gaps and other factors cause some to have a harder time than others.  ( 25 min )

The SEC has rejected Elon Musk’s efforts to escape from a previous settlement over his 'funding secured' tweets.  ( 11 min )

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is the federal law regulating the collection of consumers’ credit information and access to their credit reports.  ( 17 min )

Net of tax is an accounting figure that has been adjusted for the effects of taxes.  ( 17 min )

Refinancing can lower your student loan payments. But does it make sense for your financial situation?  ( 17 min )

A home equity loan is often referred to as a second mortgage. But how to repayment terms differ between a home equity loan and a mortgage?  ( 14 min )

Learn what banks can do to attract and retain customers and the rights and resources available to customers with language barriers.  ( 16 min )

Learn the barriers to banking for immigrants and the rights of both documented and undocumented immigrants when it comes to banking in the U.S.  ( 13 min )

Rising bond yields, again boosting mortgage rates, reflect waning investor optimism Federal Reserve rate cuts are on the distant horizon.  ( 13 min )

Forward rate agreements (FRA) are over-the-counter contracts between parties that determine the rate of interest to be paid on an agreed upon date in the future.  ( 18 min )

Black and Latino employment has been hurt the most by recent U.S. recessions, according to an analysis by Investopedia. Unemployment and job recovery lasted long after the official end of a recession, and have been uneven across race, ethnicity, and sex.  ( 13 min )

Unsure whether a traditional or Roth IRA is best for you? You can invest in both while you make up your mind. Here are some ways that you can do so.  ( 18 min )

Here are the tax deductions that went away, and a few that stayed, with the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  ( 26 min )

Portfolio variance is the measurement of how the actual returns of a group of securities making up a portfolio fluctuate.  ( 17 min )

The Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation accelerated last month, suggesting inflation is becoming more entrenched in the economy and signaling more interest rate hikes, although consumer sentiment rose in February to the highest in more than a year.  ( 10 min )

Knowing the current student loan interest rates and ranges for February 2023 can help you figure out how much it could cost to borrow money for a college education.  ( 18 min )

These planning tips could maximize your Social Security income benefits, which can significantly enhance your financial security in retirement.  ( 20 min )

A brokerage account allows an investor to deposit funds with a licensed brokerage firm and then buy, hold, and sell a wide variety of investment securities.  ( 21 min )

Capital losses are never fun to incur, but they can reduce your taxable income. Here's the key rules for recognizing capital losses.  ( 19 min )

Eventually, you have to take required minimum distributions (RMDs). Here are tips for preserving your nest egg in the face of unavoidable withdrawals.  ( 16 min )

News of the day for Feb. 24, 2023  ( 11 min )

Form W-9 is an Internal Revenue Service form which is used to confirm a person's taxpayer identification number (TIN).  ( 24 min )

A Roth IRA might make good financial sense even if you are approaching or in retirement age. Here are some key considerations.  ( 23 min )

On Feb. 28, The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases that will decide the fate of President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. Here are the key players.  ( 13 min )

A homestead exemption protects the value of a home from property taxes and creditors following the death of a homeowner spouse.  ( 18 min )

The W-9 form provides the key data clients need if you're an independent contractor. Just be sure you're not really an employee who should fill out a W-4.  ( 22 min )

Withdrawal credits are the portion of an individual’s assets in a pension that the employee is entitled to withdraw when they leave a company.  ( 14 min )

De EU-lidstaten hebben een akkoord bereikt over nieuwe strafmaatregelen tegen Rusland vanwege de oorlog in Oekraïne, precies een jaar nadat Rusland Oekraïne binnenviel. De ambassadeurs van de 27 landen stemden na dagen onderhandelen in met het inmiddels tiende sanctiepakket.  ( 3 min )

De rijkste Russen raakten 67 miljard dollar (ruim 63 miljard euro) kwijt sinds hun land Oekraïne een jaar geleden aanviel. Dat berekende nieuwsdienst Bloomberg. Vooral staalmiljardairs zagen veel vermogen verdampen.  ( 3 min )

Shell vindt dat het beter had moeten luisteren naar de gedupeerden van de gaswinning in Groningen. Shell is via de NAM betrokken bij de winning en vindt dat er te weinig is geïnvesteerd om de leefbaarheid in Groningen op peil te houden. Dat meldt Shell als reactie op de bevindingen van de parlementaire enquêtecommissie.  ( 3 min )

ExxonMobil en Shell moeten volgens de parlementaire enquêtecommissie afzien van een schadeclaim voor het Groningse gas dat niet kan worden gewonnen. In plaats daarvan moeten ze geld beschikbaar maken voor versterking van huizen en het afhandelen van schade.  ( 3 min )

Wie vorig jaar een nieuwe fiets kocht, betaalde daar gemiddeld 1.772 euro voor. Dat is een stijging van bijna 9 procent, blijkt uit jaarlijks onderzoek van GfK in opdracht van RAI Vereniging en BOVAG. De gemiddelde verkoopprijs steeg onder meer doordat mensen steeds vaker (duurdere) e-bikes kopen.  ( 3 min )

Toen Rusland Oekraïne vorig jaar aanviel, kwam de Europese Unie met tal van sancties. Maar de Russen bleken taaier dan verwacht en Poetins oorlogsmachine denderde door. Toch lijken er barsten te ontstaan in de muren van 'Fort Rusland'.  ( 6 min )

Deze winter geeft NU.nl je regelmatig een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de gasprijs, het gasverbruik en de vulling van de gasopslagen in Nederland. Dit zijn de cijfers van de afgelopen week in drie grafieken.  ( 4 min )

Wie op wintersport gaat, verheugt zich waarschijnlijk op witte bergtoppen en perfecte pistes en denkt niet direct aan gipsvluchten en ziekenhuizen. Toch is het slim om vooraf je verzekering goed te contoleren voor het geval dat. Maar waar moet je dan op letten?  ( 7 min )

De coronajaren zijn duidelijk voorbij voor hotelboekingssite Booking. Het van oorsprong Nederlandse bedrijf boekte het afgelopen jaar meer omzet dan in 2019. Dat was het laatste jaar voor de coronacrisis, maar ook het jaar dat Booking een recordomzet boekte.  ( 3 min )

Eneco verlaagt voor een deel van de klanten zijn energieprijzen. Het gaat om degenen die in april nieuwe tarieven krijgen. Bij elektriciteit komt het tarief ietsje onder het prijsplafond uit, bij gas niet.  ( 3 min )

Boeing heeft de leveringen van zijn 787 Dreamliner stopgezet vanwege een probleem met de romp. Het is de zoveelste tegenslag voor de Amerikaanse vliegtuigbouwer. De levering van de Dreamliner 787 moest al vaker worden stilgelegd.  ( 3 min )

Hoewel de oorlog tussen Rusland en Oekraïne duizenden kilometers verderop plaatsvindt, heeft die ook gevolgen voor Nederlanders. Die ondervinden we met name bij het betalen van de energierekening en bij het afrekenen in de supermarkt. Zo raakte een jaar oorlog onze portemonnee.  ( 7 min )

The SEC has rejected Elon Musk’s efforts to escape from a previous settlement over his 'funding secured' tweets.  ( 1 min )

Shares of electric vehicle (EV) makers Nikola (NKLA), Lordstown (RIDE), and Lucid (LCID) declined on Feb. 23 as results fell short of expectations.  ( 1 min )

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U.S. stocks fluctuated before closing the day higher on Thursday, Feb. 23, with markets anticipating the release of important inflation data.  ( 1 min )

As one in five people in the US report a mental illness, the need for resources is mounting, and investors are latching onto the new wave of therapeutic psychedelics.  ( 12 min )

Federal prosecutors filed additional criminal charges against Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder and former CEO of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX.  ( 10 min )

With payments for federal student loan payments currently suspended, you can use this time wisely by putting your money to work in other areas.  ( 16 min )

The Federal Reserve, the FDIC, and the OCC have issued a collective warning over the risks presented by crypto assets and entities.  ( 10 min )

Shares of electric vehicle (EV) makers Nikola (NKLA), Lordstown (RIDE), and Lucid (LCID) declined on Feb. 23 as results fell short of expectations.  ( 11 min )

Retirement accounts took a hit in 2022 as stocks slumped, a Fidelity analysis shows.  ( 11 min )

U.S. stocks fluctuated before closing the day higher on Thursday, Feb. 23, with markets anticipating the release of important inflation data.  ( 11 min )

A self-directed individual retirement account (SDIRA) is a type of IRA, managed by the account owner, that can hold a variety of alternative investments.  ( 21 min )

Gambling is never a reliable source of supplementary income. Read on to find out why.  ( 17 min )

A 408(k) account is an employer-sponsored, retirement savings plan similar to but less complex than a 401(k).  ( 14 min )

The amount of money U.S. investors lost to scams more than doubled in 2022, jumping from $1.8 billion in the year prior.  ( 10 min )

Debt collectors often work for debt-collection agencies, though some operate independently. Some are also attorneys. Learn what debt collectors do.  ( 18 min )

Google's Quantum AI team has reached a second milestone on the path to an error-reduced quantum computer with real-world applications.  ( 11 min )

The greatest investors have all made a fortune off of their success and in many cases, they've helped millions of others achieve similar returns.  ( 19 min )

Random walk theory suggests that changes in stock prices have the same distribution and are independent of each other.  ( 18 min )

A 409A plan is a non-qualified deferred compensation plan which involves a compensation that an employee has earned but not received. It's often used as a tax-saving strategy for high earners.  ( 14 min )

After rising for a week and a half, the 30-year mortgage average has eased a few points to about the 7% mark, while 15-year rates climbed to a three-month high.  ( 12 min )

Building wealth is easier if you take it one step at a time. Here are three simple steps you can follow to start building your own personal wealth.  ( 23 min )

If a debt becomes delinquent and the lender sees few options for recovery, the lender might sell the account to a debt buyer.  ( 13 min )

Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) are soaring after the software company posted better-than-expected results in the previous quarter while boosting current quarter guidance, and said chip demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications such as ChatGPT is soaring.  ( 10 min )

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next week in the student loan forgiveness case. Here’s what would happen if the president’s plan is approved.  ( 13 min )

Available credit and credit limit both play a key role in your financial health, but they are not the same.  ( 14 min )

Resistance refers to a level that the price action of an asset has difficulty rising above over a specific period of time.  ( 20 min )

You can go to Las Vegas and try to win big at the casino. But before you do, make sure you understand the tax laws that govern gambling winnings.  ( 17 min )

News of the day for Feb. 23, 2023  ( 10 min )

Are you an independent financial advisor who works in the U.S.? Apply to be an Investopedia 100 Top Financial Advisor, today. The application closes May 1, 2023.  ( 11 min )

Tax deductions can lower your taxable income and save you money when you file your tax return. See how much you can lower your tax bill with these tax write-offs.  ( 22 min )

A senior convertible note is a debt security that contains an option making the note convertible into a predefined amount of the issuer's shares.  ( 18 min )

Learn about marketable securities and the most common types of debt and equity securities, including common stock, bonds and preference shares.  ( 18 min )

Learn how a Roth IRA grows over time thanks to tax-free growth on contributions and earnings and the magic of compound interest.  ( 19 min )

Saving for retirement? Find the best retirement plans to build your nest egg that include 401(k)s, traditional IRAs, and Roth IRAs.  ( 25 min )

Interest rate caps are commonly used in variable-rate mortgages and specifically adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) loans. Learn how they work.  ( 15 min )

Learn about the optimal time for purchasing personal life insurance and why delaying the buying decision may have costly consequences.  ( 19 min )

The maker of plant-based meat substitutes said it reduced expenses and improved margins during the fourth quarter, as it posted a 21% drop in revenue.  ( 24 min )

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav signaled brighter days ahead for the embattled media giant.  ( 47 min )

Carvana founder and CEO Ernie Garcia plans to cut about $1 billion in costs over the next six months while improving customer experiences.  ( 23 min )

Streaming giant Netflix is seeing shares tumble after it lowered subscription prices in more than 100 territories, according to a research firm. J.P. Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth, is bullish on the stock.  ( 23 min )

Adobe Inc. shares dropped in the extended session Thursday following a report that the Department of Justice was preparing to block the company’s $20 billion...  ( 22 min )

Carvana Co. said it plans to complete a $1 billion reduction in operating costs by the second quarter of 2023  ( 24 min )

Delays in winning emergency use authorization for a combined Covid-flu test — making the company miss the start of the 2022-23 flu season — takes part of the blame, the company says.  ( 18 min )

Beyond Meat on Thursday reported better-than-expected fourth quarter sales despite flagging consumer demand and lower prices. The plant-based meat maker said its revenue fell 21% to $80 million in the October-December period.  ( 46 min )

Booking Holdings Inc. on Thursday reported fourth-quarter results that beat Wall Street estimates, and its CEO said the company brought in record revenue for...  ( 23 min )

“Bear markets have historically resulted in leadership change, which suggests old economy sectors are likely the winners of this cycle,” Bank of America equity strategist Savita Subramanian wrote Wednesday.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Opendoor Technologies Inc. said it expects to accelerate its timeline for selling through money-losing inventory, as the data-driven home-flipper looks to move on from a tumultuous year.Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchRussian Support for Putin’s War in Ukraine Is HardeningPlane Forced to U-Turn Minutes Before Landing Sends Passengers Back HomeUS Housing Market Posts $2.3 Trillion Drop, Biggest Since 2008Putin Has D  ( 46 min )

The online house-flipper said it had $2.9 billion in revenue from selling 7,512 homes in the fourth quarter, down 25% from a year ago.  ( 24 min )

The plant-based meat giant Beyond Meat (BYND) posted fiscal fourth-quarter and full year 2022 earnings results that beat expectations after market close on Thursday.  ( 47 min )

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February of last year, experts at various outlets warned shipments of wheat could be cut off, which could spur shortages of the grain. The shortages would then lead to higher prices for pantry staples, from flour to pasta to bread. Together, Russia and Ukraine export more than a quarter of the world’s wheat.  ( 48 min )

Warner Bros. Discovery reported quarterly results after the bell on Thursday. Here's what to know.  ( 46 min )

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This week, Payscale released the results of its bellwether survey, the 2023 Compensation Best Practices Report. It’s not wonderful news for employees: fewer employers are offering pay raises and those that will aren’t exactly being generous. As for folks who love the idea of more flexibility in their working lives? The survey reveals there’s a growing kibosh on remote work arrangements. Senator Bernie Sanders’ four-day work week? Forget about it.  ( 49 min )

This week, Payscale released the results of its bellwether survey, the 2023 Compensation Best Practices Report. It’s not wonderful news for employees: fewer employers are offering pay raises and those that will aren’t exactly being generous. As for folks who love the idea of more flexibility in their working lives? The survey reveals there’s a growing kibosh on remote work arrangements. Senator Bernie Sanders’ four-day work week? Forget about it.  ( 49 min )

Coterra Energy's fourth-quarter results fell short of analysts' expectations and the oil-and-gas producer said that its output this year would be roughly flat with last year's. So why are Coterra's shares having  ( 23 min )

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Warren Buffett's company holds $10 billion of Occidental's preferred stock with an 8% dividend yield.  ( 24 min )

A brutal stock market took a toll on Americans retirement assets in 2022, according to new data from Fidelity.  ( 46 min )

Shares of the graphics chip maker Nvidia (NVDA) rose more than 14% Thursday, despite the fact that the company reported a 21% year-over-year revenue decline for its fourth quarter on Wednesday. The reason? A.I.  ( 47 min )

Some of 2021's speculative enthusiasm is showing up in the SPAC market. Shares of companies like [space-exploration startup](https://www.wsj.com/articles/space-exploration-startup-intuitive-machines-nears-1-billion-spac-mer  ( 24 min )

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Wayfair Inc (NYSE: W) reported a fourth-quarter FY22 sales decline of 4.6% year-on-year to $3.10 billion, beating the consensus of $3.06 billion. International net revenue fell 19.7% to $415 million, while U.S. revenue declined 1.8% to $2.7 billion. The number of active customers reached 22.1 million as of Dec. 31, 2022, a 19% decrease Y/Y. The average order value grew 5.2% Y/Y to $283. In Q4, 61.7% of total orders delivered were placed through a mobile device, versus 59% last year. Adjusted EPS  ( 46 min )

Nvidia's stock has been a massive outperformer lately, and the company's latest results suggest to some analysts that the name is not done running up.  ( 24 min )

Block earnings after the bell on Thursday topped Wall Street expectations.  ( 46 min )

Block earnings after the bell on Thursday will offer investors an update on the company's integration of the Afterpay  ( 46 min )

Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. took a 6.8% beating Thursday, which put them on track for a third-straight loss and a seven-week closing low. The stock has...  ( 23 min )

When billionaires jump on the same trend, it’s important for investors to take notice. The pieces often don’t come together immediately, but these investors have millions of dollars in resources dedicated to getting the most up-to-date information as quickly as possible. They might see trends months in advance that others might not notice until it’s too late. Hedge fund manager George Soros is a polarizing figure, but you’d be foolish not to take notice of some of his investing trends. The Soros  ( 46 min )

Nikola Corp (NASDAQ: NKLA) reported fourth-quarter FY22 sales of $6.56 million Thursday, missing the consensus of $32.13 million. The company delivered 20 Tre BEVs in Q4. Operating loss for the quarter deteriorated to $(195.4) million from $(162.7) million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA loss widened to $(166.8) million versus $(90.9) million last year. Adjusted EPS loss of $(0.37) beat the consensus of $(0.43). The company held $244 million in cash and equivalents. “As a whole, we made significant  ( 46 min )

Now is the chance for the bears to break the resolve of the bulls.  ( 10 min )

Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore upgraded Intel stock to Equal-weight. “With a reduced dividend and valuation support, we see limited downside at current levels," he wrote.  ( 23 min )

The software company reported a net loss of 82 cents a share, compared with consensus estimates of 42 cents a share. The stock was down 18%.  ( 24 min )

Bausch Health Companies Inc (NYSE: BHC) reported Q4 revenues of $2.2 billion, flat Y/Y, up 4% organic basis, above the consensus estimate of $2.14 billion. "2022 was a transformative year for Bausch Health, as we executed our strategic priorities," said Thomas Appio, CEO of Bausch Health. "Since completing the initial public offering of Bausch + Lomb last May, we have made significant progress in de-levering our balance sheet, reducing our principal debt net of unrestricted cash by $3.2 billion.  ( 46 min )

MEI Pharma Inc (NASDAQ: MEIP) and Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: INFI) have entered into a definitive merger agreement for an all-stock transaction forming a company focusing on three clinical-stage oncology drug candidates. Infinity's Eganelisib is planned to be evaluated in combination with Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK) Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Related: Infinity Pharma Posts 52% Increase In One-Year Progression-Free Survival R  ( 45 min )

Founder has been called both charismatic and “insane” by those who have dealt with him.  ( 47 min )

Intel Corp.'s dividend cut helps earn the stock an upgrade, as Morgan Stanley now sees "limited downside" for the beaten-down name.  ( 24 min )

Many traders make the same mistake, especially in a market like this.  ( 11 min )

Chinese buyers are scooping up U.S. oil in a hurry, trying to take advantage of a “remarkable, profitable arbitrage” opportunity sparked by Biden’s SPR releases  ( 47 min )

U.S. stocks turned lower Thursday as Wall Street struggled to rebound from four consecutive days of declines for the S&P 500.  ( 47 min )

President Biden has nominated Ajay Banga, the former CEO of MasterCard Inc., to run the World Bank.  ( 24 min )

Shares of electric-vehicle startups slid, erasing much of this year’s recovery,after Lucid Group’s 2023 production forecast fell short of expectations and embattled Lordstown Motors said it’s halting deliveries due to qualit  ( 26 min )

Let’s talk about winning in the stock market. You can make money no matter what the overall economic conditions are – whether stocks go up or down, there will be opportunities to profit by the moves. The key, of course, is understanding when to buy in and when to sell. Every stock will come with the potential for both risk and reward; successful investors know how to balance them. Few stock segments offer a more interesting – and, potentially, more profitable – risk/reward profile than the penny  ( 49 min )

The electric and hydrogen truck technology company reported $6.6 million in sales, while Wall Street was looking for about $32 million.  ( 23 min )

Domino's Pizza (DPZ) posted fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report Thursday before market open that largely missed expectations.  ( 47 min )

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The online furniture seller has been cutting staff and other costs in response to declining demand.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The day-trading die hards who once rallied behind Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. appear to have abandoned the struggling retailer. Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchUS Housing Market Posts $2.3 Trillion Drop, Biggest Since 2008Russian Support for Putin’s War in Ukraine Is HardeningPutin Has Decided to Normalize His WarPutin Says He’s Waiting for Xi Amid China Peace Push on UkraineA little more than two weeks after the compan  ( 47 min )

Wayfair's active customers in the fourth quarter fall 19% from a year earlier.  ( 23 min )

The Euro has gone back and forth during the trading session on Thursday, as we continue to look at support near the 1.06 level.  ( 46 min )

Warner Bros. Discovery is set to report quarterly results after the bell on Thursday. Here's what to expect.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US economic growth in the fourth quarter was weaker than previously estimated, reflecting a downward revision to consumer spending as the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation figures were revised higher. Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchUS Housing Market Posts $2.3 Trillion Drop, Biggest Since 2008Russian Support for Putin’s War in Ukraine Is HardeningPutin Has Decided to Normalize His WarPutin Says He’s Waiting fo  ( 47 min )

Shares of Nikola Corp. climbed 1.7% in premarket trading Thursday, after the electric vehicle maker reported a narrower-than-expected loss but revenue that...  ( 23 min )

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Coinbase announced a new Layer 2 blockchain on Thursday as it continues to push efforts to broaden business lines outside of its core exchange offerings.  ( 46 min )

Read this before you trade in your gas guzzler.  ( 48 min )

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Lucid shares are down 14% premarket after the luxury electric-vehicle company said reservations had fallen since November.  ( 25 min )

Shares of the biotech company fell early Thursday, wiping out gains from positive news around its cancer vaccine candidate, as fourth-quarter earnings missed expectations.  ( 23 min )

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Bandwidth Inc. (BAND) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $33.4 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based company said it had profit of 16 cents per share.  ( 45 min )

Chinese stocks which had risen on excitement over AI tumbled after the report from Nikkei Asia.  ( 23 min )

The EV maker's investor event is coming on March 1. Markets want to see a new, cheaper model.  ( 23 min )

The tech company is partnering with cloud service providers to offer AI-as-a-service, selling companies access to its artificial intelligence platform.  ( 23 min )

The IRS says it’s only collecting what it’s owed.  ( 49 min )

DENVER (AP) — Newmont Corporation (NEM) on Thursday reported a loss of $1.48 billion in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Denver-based company said it had a loss of $1.86. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 47 cents per share.  ( 45 min )

Moderna’s fourth-quarter profit tumbled 70% as COVID-19 vaccine sales fell and the drugmaker caught up on a royalty payment. Moderna said Thursday that its cost of sales jumped nearly a billion dollars to $1.9 billion in the final quarter of 2022. Moderna's pipeline of drugs under development includes a potential skin cancer vaccine it is working on with Merck.  ( 46 min )

The move comes as the streaming company says members “have never had more choices when it comes to entertainment.”  ( 25 min )

We'll soon find out, though the charts of the operator of an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars don't inspire confidence.  ( 10 min )

Domino's Pizza (DPZ) posted fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report Thursday before market open that largely missed expectations.  ( 48 min )

Some providers entice new customers with a high teaser rate and then lower it.  ( 26 min )

Alibaba’s quarterly revenue rose 2% from a year earlier to the equivalent of $35.9 billion.  ( 25 min )

Wayfair's active customers in the fourth quarter fall 19% from a year earlier.  ( 23 min )

Moderna Inc. said Thursday it had net income of $1.465 billion, or $3.61 a share, in the fourth quarter, down from $4.868 billion, or $11.29 a share, in the...  ( 23 min )

Several Wells Fargo mortgage bankers were at a retreat at Palm Desert just a few weeks ago. Now, many of them have lost their jobs.  ( 48 min )

A doomsday scenario for bonds in 2023 would be if U.S. inflation turns higher, says Jason England, global bond portfolio manager at Janus Henderson Investors.  ( 25 min )

Think the greenback can’t be displaced? You might be surprised.  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Billions of dollars are accumulating in Moscow beyond the reach of its foreign owners. Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchPutin Has Decided to Normalize His WarUS Housing Market Posts $2.3 Trillion Drop, Biggest Since 2008Putin Says He’s Waiting for Xi Amid China Peace Push on UkraineChina Urges State Firms to Drop Big Four Auditors on Data RiskStock dividends, interest payments on bonds and anything else that Western  ( 49 min )

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.'s U.S.-listed shares were headed 5% higher in premarket trading Thursday.  ( 23 min )

The Chinese tech company faced down Covid-19 lockdowns through the end of 2022, which have weighed on growth at Alibaba and across China's economy.  ( 23 min )

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The Big Tech company also wants to create "neighborhoods" of 200 to 300 employees to ensure a smooth transition to the new working environment.  ( 48 min )

These fees are small and stealthy. But they add up in a big way.  ( 49 min )

The latest interest rates on CDs  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Vietnam’s property debt crisis is intensifying as the country’s second-largest developer joined the ranks of peers seeking debt extensions after failing to repay a bond on time. Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchRussian Support for Putin’s War in Ukraine Is HardeningUS Housing Market Posts $2.3 Trillion Drop, Biggest Since 2008Putin Has Decided to Normalize His WarPlane Forced to U-Turn Minutes Before Landing Sends P  ( 47 min )

Embattled British aircraft-engine maker Rolls-Royce has embarked on a strategic review led by its new chief executive in a fresh effort to turn the company around.  ( 27 min )

Chinese stocks which had risen on excitement over AI tumbled after the report from Nikkei Asia.  ( 23 min )

Prices for the fuel are down more than 65% since mid-December, and U.S. inventories have flipped to an unseasonable surplus.  ( 26 min )

4 pros and 4 cons of annuities in your retirement plan  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US equity-index futures rose as investors grew confident the Federal Reserve’s peak interest rate would be within levels already priced in by markets. Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchPutin Has Decided to Normalize His WarUS Housing Market Posts $2.3 Trillion Drop, Biggest Since 2008Putin Says He’s Waiting for Xi Amid China Peace Push on UkraineChina Urges State Firms to Drop Big Four Auditors on Data RiskContracts  ( 48 min )

Hong Kong stocks fell into a correction after a short-seller report triggered a sell-off in powertools maker Techtronic. The market earlier rose on expectations stronger corporate earnings from Alibaba Group Holding and other industry leaders will boost sentiment. The Hang Seng Index slid 0.4 per cent to 20,351.35 at the close of Thursday trading to the lowest level since January 3. The drop took the index's decline past 10 per cent from the peak on January 27, a technical pullback. The Tech Ind  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc surged the most in more than two years after new Chief Executive Officer Tufan Erginbilgic embarked on a strategic review, saying the UK engineering firm has underperformed financially for years.Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchPutin Has Decided to Normalize His WarUS Housing Market Posts $2.3 Trillion Drop, Biggest Since 2008Putin Says He’s Waiting for Xi Amid China Peace Push on UkraineChi  ( 47 min )

The EV maker's investor event is coming on March 1. Markets want to see a new, cheaper model.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- In August, as India’s Adani Group neared the completion of its $10.5 billion purchase of two cement businesses, the conglomerate and its banks put out some particularly complicated filings.Most Read from BloombergApple Makes Major Progress on No-Prick Blood Glucose Tracking for Its WatchPutin Has Decided to Normalize His WarMcKinsey Plans to Eliminate About 2,000 Jobs in One of Its Biggest Rounds of CutsChina Urges State Firms to Drop Big Four Auditors on Data RiskUS Housing Marke  ( 52 min )

CEO Jensen Huang tells analysts that activity around Nvidia's AI infrastructure "has gone through the roof" since the public debut of Open AI's ChatGPT.  ( 25 min )

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For many, competing in the Olympics is the pinnacle of sporting achievement, and getting there takes years of sweat, toil and sacrifice. However, it’s child’s play compared to facing off in the stock market. That's at least the opinion of Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of the world's largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates. In a recent interview, Dalio has likened the stock market to poker, where “somebody's going to take money away from somebody else.” Not only that, but portfolios are a  ( 49 min )

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ: AMD) shares are trading higher in Wednesday's after-hours session in sympathy with shares of Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA), which jumped 7% on fourth-quarter earnings. NVDA Q4 Revenue: $6.05 billion beat estimates of $6.01 billion NVDA Q4 EPS: $0.88 beat estimates of $0.81 Quarterly revenue was down 21% year-over-year, but full-year 2022 revenue stayed flat. Data center was up 11% year-over-year, while gaming was down 46%. "AI is at an inflection point, setting u  ( 45 min )

Het aantal ouderen met een rijbewijs neemt snel toe. Begin dit jaar mochten bijna een miljoen 75-plussers achter het stuur plaatsnemen, een stijging van 5,8 procent ten opzichte van vorig jaar. Vergeleken met 2018 ziet statistiekbureau CBS zelfs een stijging van een kleine 40 procent.  ( 3 min )

De EU-landen zijn er opnieuw niet in geslaagd een akkoord te bereiken over een tiende sanctiepakket tegen Rusland. Volgens bronnen is Polen het niet eens met een deel van het pakket.  ( 3 min )

Drogisterijketen Etos is het met vakbonden eens geworden over een nieuwe cao: alle medewerkers van winkels in eigen beheer krijgen 5 procent meer loon. Deze overeenkomst volgt op een periode met stakingsdagen bij Etos-winkels in december 2022 en januari 2023.  ( 3 min )

VNO-NCW heeft Ingrid Thijssen herbenoemd als voorzitter. Zij blijft aan het hoofd staan van de werkgeversvereniging en is daarmee een van de meest invloedrijke personen van het land.  ( 3 min )

KLM houdt zich niet aan de afspraken over noodsteun die het bedrijf in 2020 met de Nederlandse Staat heeft gemaakt. Dat concludeert Jeroen Kremers, die namens het kabinet toezicht op KLM houdt, in een rapportage. Zo snijdt de luchtvaartmaatschappij dit jaar en de komende jaren onvoldoende in de kosten. Ook leveren de piloten te weinig geld in.  ( 4 min )

De productie van groen gas groeit mondjesmaat, terwijl het kabinet juist vol wil inzetten op het duurzame gas uit reststromen. Gaat het nog lukken om veel meer van ons gas groen te maken?  ( 5 min )

De Turkse centrale bank heeft haar belangrijkste rentestand verlaagd om de economische gevolgen van de aardbevingen te verminderen. De rentestand gaat omlaag van 9 procent naar 8,5 procent. Een lagere rente maakt lenen goedkoper en stimuleert zo de economie.  ( 3 min )

NS heeft een verlies van 304 miljoen euro geleden in 2022, een jaar waarin de spoorvervoerder naar eigen zeggen de reiziger "tekortdeed". Dat kwam onder meer doordat er minder reizigers waren dan voor de coronapandemie. Ook een groot gebrek aan personeel speelde NS parten.  ( 5 min )

De Europese Commissie heeft donderdagochtend een verbod op het gebruik van TikTok op apparaten van de overheidsorganisatie ingesteld, meldt Politico. Die maatregel is genomen vanwege groeiende zorgen over spionage door China.  ( 3 min )

NS heeft een verlies van 304 miljoen euro geleden in 2022, een jaar waarin de spoorvervoerder naar eigen zeggen de reiziger "tekortdeed". Dat kwam onder meer doordat er minder reizigers waren dan voor de coronapandemie. Ook een groot gebrek aan personeel speelde NS parten.  ( 5 min )

De gratis plastic zakjes bij de groente- en fruitafdeling verdwijnen uit vijf grote Nederlandse supermarkten. Koploper Albert Heijn deed vorig jaar als eerste de plastic zakjes in de ban. ALDI, Jumbo, Lidl en PLUS volgen in de loop van dit jaar.  ( 3 min )

Nederlandse bedrijven verkochten minder vrachtwagens, bussen en planten aan Russen in 2022. We exporteerden voor 3,7 miljard naar Rusland, 38 procent minder dan een jaar eerder. De grote afname komt voor een groot deel door Europese sancties.  ( 4 min )

Wie nu een nieuw energiecontract afsluit, is op jaarbasis bijna 3.500 euro kwijt aan gas en licht. Dat is ruim de helft minder dan vorig jaar zomer, toen zowel gas- als stroomprijzen piekten. Toch is zo'n nieuw contract nog altijd 30 tot 40 procent duurder dan vóór de oorlog in Oekraïne. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van vergelijkingssite Gaslicht.com, die NU.nl heeft opgevraagd.  ( 5 min )

In 2022 was er veel minder vraag naar laptops en televisies, merkte ook webwinkel Coolblue. "Een zeer laag consumentenvertrouwen en een postcorona-effect zorgde voor minder verkopen", zegt Coolblue-bestuurder Pieter Zwart. Desondanks boekte de webwinkel een omzetrecord.  ( 4 min )

Wie nu een nieuw energiecontract afsluit, is op jaarbasis bijna 3.500 euro kwijt aan gas en licht. Dat is ruim de helft minder dan vorig jaar zomer, toen zowel gas- als stroomprijzen piekten. Toch is zo'n nieuw contract nog altijd 30 tot 40 procent duurder dan vóór de oorlog in Oekraïne. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van vergelijkingssite Gaslicht.com, die NU.nl heeft opgevraagd.  ( 5 min )

Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) are soaring after the software company posted better-than-expected results in the previous quarter while boosting current quarter guidance, and said chip demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications such as ChatGPT is soaring.  ( 1 min )

Intel (INTC) reduced its quarterly dividend amid plans to lower costs as the chipmaker sees declining demand following an uptick during the pandemic.  ( 1 min )

News of the day for Feb. 23, 2023  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities indexes ended the day mixed on Feb. 22, 2023, as minutes of the latest Fed meeting showed officials determined to bring down inflation.  ( 1 min )

Types of letters of credit are used to facilitate exchanges between parties that might otherwise not occur.  ( 14 min )

With mortgage rates more than doubling since he took office, Biden instructed the FHA to lower premiums on FHA-insured mortgages by about a third.  ( 11 min )

If the Supreme Court strikes down student loan forgiveness, borrowers would have to repay debts while facing more financial pressures than before the pandemic.  ( 12 min )

Minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting revealed that some officials were in favor of a more aggressive rate hike earlier this month.  ( 10 min )

Intel (INTC) reduced its quarterly dividend amid plans to lower costs as the chipmaker sees declining demand following an uptick during the pandemic.  ( 10 min )

U.S. equities indexes ended the day mixed on Feb. 22, 2023, as minutes of the latest Fed meeting showed officials determined to bring down inflation.  ( 10 min )

Asset protection from lawsuits, creditors, and other judicial proceedings, can help keep you in financial health. Learn which laws may already protect some of your assets.  ( 17 min )

Experian and Equifax are the two largest credit bureaus in the U.S. Both collect financial information on individuals to help rate their creditworthiness.  ( 16 min )

Debt settlement can save consumers money by allowing them to resolve debts for less than the full balance. Learn the pros and cons of debt settlement.  ( 23 min )

To keep yourself out of trouble, consider these nine ways to talk yourself out of drawing on credit when you can (or can't) afford to pay cash.  ( 16 min )

Learn about the differences between secured and unsecured debt and how lenders buffer risks associated with each type of loan through collateral or higher rates.  ( 17 min )

Microsoft reached a deal with Nvidia and Nintendo guaranteeing equal access to Activision Blizzard's 'Call of Duty' franchise for 10 years in an attempt to sway U.S. and European regulators.  ( 10 min )

Oral arguments on two cases related to internet companies' potential liability for terrorism-related content on their websites are inconclusive but may suggest that the Court will defer to Congress.  ( 12 min )

Consumer credit in financial services is personal debt taken on to purchase goods and services. Learn more about the different types of consumer credit.  ( 15 min )

When Block reports Q4 results on Feb. 23, analysts expect adjusted earnings and revenue to increase on Cash App inflows and buy now, pay later offerings.  ( 11 min )

Unsystematic risk is a company or industry-specific hazard that is inherent in each investment. Learn how to reduce unsystematic risks in your investments.  ( 16 min )

Cancellation of debt (COD) occurs when a creditor relieves a debtor from a debt obligation. Canceled debts are often taxable as income.  ( 15 min )

Debt consolidation is combining several loans into one new loan, often with a lower interest rate. It can reduce your borrowing costs but also has some pitfalls.  ( 19 min )

The Securities and Exchange Commission targets Paxos stablecoin as it steps up efforts to crack down on crypto.  ( 10 min )

Indexed universal life (IUL) insurance boasts the flexibility of fixed universal life policies but with the possibility of earning more cash value, within limits.  ( 21 min )

The 30-year mortgage average has been rising for almost two weeks and has now broken through the 7% threshold once again to register its highest mark of 2023.  ( 12 min )

Applications for home loans plunged last week by the most in almost five months as increasing concern about inflation boosted borrowing costs.  ( 10 min )

An inflationary gap measures the difference between the gross domestic product (GDP) and the potential GDP of an economy at full employment.  ( 15 min )

American and Canadian governments provide many of the same types of services for those in retirement, but subtle differences between the two exist.  ( 22 min )

Find out how the terms of your retirement savings plan dictate how and when your employer may match your catch-up contributions for a 401(k).  ( 16 min )

Investment strategies and tools for teens that could help secure their financial futures.  ( 20 min )

Higher earners may have an advantage when funding 401(k) plans. Learn how to make the most of your 401(k) like the superrich do.  ( 16 min )

If you have a 401(k), you can contribute, no matter your age. However, you may face age requirements for having a job or for signing a contract as a legal adult.  ( 16 min )

Credit Karma and Experian can both provide your credit score for free. Learn how these companies work and how they differ, as well as about the other services they provide.  ( 17 min )

5 Things to Know Before Markets Open  ( 10 min )

Unit investment trusts (UIT) buy a fixed portfolio of securities and allows investors to redeem their "units," similar to a mutual fund.  ( 20 min )

Sept. 30 of the year after an IRA owner's death is the deadline for determining if an IRA has a designated beneficiary or beneficiaries.  ( 19 min )

Universal life (UL) insurance is permanent life insurance with an investment savings component.  ( 21 min )

Retirement is looming for many Gen Xers, but it’s not too late to save with a Roth IRA.  ( 17 min )

Dutch Bros Inc (NYSE: BROS) shares are trading lower in Wednesday's after-hours session after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter results. What Happened: Dutch Bros said fourth-quarter revenues increased 44.1% year-over-year to $201.8 million, which beat consensus estimates of $195.76 million. The fast-growing Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) competitor reported quarterly earnings of just 3 cents per share, which missed estimates of 7 cents per share. Dutch Bros opened 30 new stores during th  ( 46 min )

If the Supreme Court strikes down student loan forgiveness, borrowers would have to repay debts while facing more financial pressures than before the pandemic.  ( 13 min )

Unity Software Inc (NYSE: U) shares are trading lower in Wednesday's after-hours session after the company reported fourth-quarter results and issued below par outlook. Unity said fourth-quarter revenue increased 43% year-over-year to $451 million, which beat average analyst estimates of $438.81 million, according to Benzinga Pro. The company said Create Solutions 2022 revenue grew 41% year-on-year. Revenue growth was broad-based, with games up 24% year-over-year and industries (beyond games) up  ( 45 min )

Teladoc Health Inc (NYSE: TDOC) shares are trading lower in Tuesday's after-hours session after the company reported fourth-quarter results and issued weak guidance. What Happened: Teladoc said fourth-quarter revenue increased 15% year-over-year to $637.71 million, which beat average analyst estimates of $633.65 million, according to Benzinga Pro. The company reported quarterly earnings of $23.49 per share due to non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $23.26 per share. Excluding the impairment  ( 45 min )

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Sunrun Inc (NASDAQ: RUN) shares are trading marginally higher by 1.53% to $24.45 during Wednesday's after-hours session. The company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results. What Happened? Sunrun reported quarterly earnings of 29 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of a loss of 5 cents. The company reported quarterly sales of $609.15 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $593.15 million. This sales figure is a marked 40% increase over  ( 46 min )

The stores are slated to close March 24.  ( 14 min )

Stocks moving in after hours: Nvidia, Lucid, Etsy, Bumble  ( 47 min )

Stocks moving in after hours: Nvidia, Lucid, Etsy, Bumble  ( 47 min )

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The electric-vehicle maker’s CEO said its forecast, which is below analyst expectations, reflects economic concerns.  ( 25 min )

Nvidia beat analysts' expectations on the top and bottom line, despite a 46% decline in gaming revenue.  ( 46 min )

Teladoc posted a sizable net loss for its latest quarter after taking more impairment charges, and it delivered a downbeat first-quarter forecast.  ( 23 min )

NetApp Inc. shares declined in the extended session Wednesday after the cloud-based data-services company’s forecast came in light as weak business spending...  ( 23 min )

Moderna Inc. and Merck Inc. shares increased in after-hours trading Wednesday after the pharmaceutical companies announced that a cancer-vaccine candidate...  ( 22 min )

The company said it expects to complete a filing for FDA approval for the treatment by March, highlighting its lead in a competitive field.  ( 24 min )

Lucid shares are sliding following the EV-maker's huge revenue miss for the quarter, though it did report a smaller loss than expected.  ( 47 min )

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The 6-month T-bill rate rose to 5.102%, its highest 3 p.m. level since mid-March 2007, as traders digested the minutes of the Fed's most recent meeting.  ( 24 min )

The 66% cut is a positive sign management is acknowledging the chip maker's precarious situation.  ( 23 min )

As inflation and interest rates have increased, the rates paid on cash deposits have barely budged – until now. With inflation averaging more than 8% for 2022, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates several times, hiking the benchmark federal funds rate … Continue reading → The post You Can Now Get an Easy 5% Return on Your Cash With No Risk appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Short on cash, Intel is doing what a Wall Street analyst described as "inevitable."  ( 16 min )

An oil-rig supervisor won the case on compensation for working extra-long hours.  ( 27 min )

Brace for a sharp economic slowdown, warns top investor Jeffrey Gundlach  ( 47 min )

There's no sign of a coming pause at the Federal Reserve, according to the latest meeting minutes.  ( 47 min )

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Many of the market's high-flying stocks were built on the Fed's easy money. That bill is coming due.  ( 26 min )

U.S. stocks whipsawed but remained in the green on Wednesday after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s February meeting showed most officials supported a 25...  ( 23 min )

Meta Platforms, Inc (NASDAQ: META) eyed a fresh round of job cuts that could affect thousands of workers likely in the coming months. The Facebook parent consulted human resources, lawyers, financial experts, and top executives to help deflate the company's hierarchy, the Washington Post reports. Meta proposed to push some leaders into lower-level roles, flattening the layers of management between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and the company's interns. Other managers may end up overseeing a higher n  ( 47 min )

Nearly all Federal Reserve policymakers agreed earlier this month to slow the pace of their rate increases to a quarter-point, with only “a few” supporting a larger half-point hike. The minutes from the Fed’s Jan. 31-Feb.1 meeting said most of the officials supported the quarter-point increase because a slower pace “would better allow them to assess the economy’s progress” toward reducing inflation to their 2% target. The increase raised the Fed’s benchmark rate to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%, the highest level in 15 years.  ( 48 min )

The official record of the central bank's last policy meeting gives investors a look into the FOMC's decision to slow its pace of rate increases.  ( 23 min )

The companies have been collaborating on lidar, essentially laser-based radar, for the past couple of years, but broader adoption is still slow.  ( 23 min )

Shares of Luminar Technologies Inc. skyrocketed more than 20% Wednesday after the lidar company said it expanded its deal with Mercedes-Benz AG for...  ( 22 min )

Let's check the condition of the chipmaker's charts and indicators  ( 10 min )

Elon Musk posted in a thread on Twitter last year, after inflation hit a 40-year high for the first time, advising followers to own “physical things” when inflation is high. In the tweet, Musk said “As a general principle, for those looking for advice from this thread, it is generally better to own physical things like a home or stock in companies you think make good products, than dollars when inflation is high. I still own & won’t sell my Bitcoin, Ethereum or Doge fwiw.” The biggest takeaway f  ( 48 min )

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Intel brings out the hatchet to its dividend.  ( 46 min )

“If inflation doesn’t start to come down, you risk this replay of the 1970s... Let’s be sharp now, let’s get inflation under control,” St. Louis Fed President James Bullard told CNBC Wednesday.  ( 48 min )

Jeffs' Brands Ltd (NASDAQ: JFBR) has entered into a non-binding letter of Intent (LOI) to establish a collaboration with SuperBuzz Inc, an artificial intelligence (AI) company specializing in marketing technology. Pursuant to the LOI, Jeffs' Brands and SuperBuzz will collaborate on a joint project to create software for its advertisement platform. Viki Hakmon, CEO of Jeffs' Brands, said, "We are excited to be partnering with SuperBuzz to take our marketing efforts on Amazon to the next level." T  ( 46 min )

The number of people who are behind on payments is rising at a rate not seen since the Great Recession.  ( 49 min )

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When California-based EV-maker Lucid announces Q4 financial results after the bell on Wednesday, the production guidance, and questions of its future ownership structure, may dominate the headlines.  ( 46 min )

Intel cut its dividend by 66% after analysts' estimates showed the chip maker was expected to run negative cash flow for the next two full years.  ( 26 min )

Sorrento Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: SRNE) announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas granted interim approval of Sorrento's $75 million debtor-in-possession financing from JMB Capital Partners. The financing will provide Sorrento with immediate liquidity to continue operating its business as usual during its chapter 11 case. A hearing for final financing approval is currently set for March 29, 2023. Related: Sorrento Therapeutics Stock Nosedives After Filing Bankr  ( 45 min )

Intel is slashing its quarterly dividend by 66% as the chip maker attempts to rejuvenate sales in a market that where competition is increasing as some corporations and households cut back on tech spending. After posting a $664 million fourth-quarter loss last month and sticking by a pessimistic outlook from January, Intel said Wednesday that trimming its payout to shareholders will provide more flexibility as the company attempts to transform operations during a period of “macroeconomic uncertainty." Intel Corp. is lowering its quarterly dividend to 12.5 cents per share, a cut of almost two-thirds from the 36.5 cents it has paid since early 2022.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bill Gates has acquired a minority stake in Heineken Holding NV, the controlling shareholder of the world’s second-largest brewer, for about $902 million.Most Read from BloombergMcKinsey Plans to Eliminate About 2,000 Jobs in One of Its Biggest Rounds of CutsHow Much Do Investors Say They Need to Retire? At Least $3 MillionChina Urges State Firms to Drop Big Four Auditors on Data RiskRussia’s War on Ukraine, China’s Rise Expose US Military FailingsWorld’s Largest Four-Day Work Wee  ( 47 min )

Higher earners may have an advantage when funding 401(k) plans. Learn how to make the most of your 401(k) like the superrich do.  ( 16 min )

Fiverr International Ltd (NYSE: FVRR) reported fourth-quarter FY22 sales growth of 4.2% year-on-year to $83.1 million, marginally missing the consensus of $83.5 million. Active buyers increased 1% Y/Y to 4.3 million, and Spend per buyer rose 8% Y/Y to $262. The take rate expanded by 100 bps to 30.2%. Non-GAAP gross margin contracted 30 bps to 83.1%, while the adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 20 bps to 11.3%. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.26 beat the consensus of $0.20. Fiverr generated $9.6 million in opera  ( 46 min )

Only a relatively small number of investors enjoyed 2022’s treacherous bear conditions, and one of those was David Einhorn. In contrast to the S&P 500’s 19% loss, Einhorn’s hedge fund Greenlight Capital notched returns of 36.6%, in what amounted to the fund’s finest year in a decade. The value investor’s strategy obviously worked wonders in a year when more risk-flavored stocks got hammered and in a recent note to investors, the fund stated they believe their game plan “has and will continue to  ( 48 min )

The government is lowering the cost of certain federal mortgages.  ( 24 min )

The rivalry between Detroit’s two best-known companies is fun to watch, but shareholder returns are better at the company that owns Chrysler.  ( 25 min )

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Chip maker employs aggressive cost-cutting measures, including pay reductions.  ( 23 min )

Stellantis finished up 2022 stronger than expected. By some measures, the company had a better year than even Tesla  ( 23 min )

Despite outperforming the stock market in recent days, digital assets have since fallen back amid a rout in equities. Key catalysts lie ahead.  ( 23 min )

If you plan on having $3 million in savings by the time you turn 55 and you're wondering if you can retire on that amount, then there are some things to consider. From understanding what your costs will be in … Continue reading → The post Is $3 Million Enough to Retire at 55? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

The Euro continues to see a lot of back-and-forth during the trading session on Wednesday, as we are sitting just above the crucial 1.06 level.  ( 46 min )

Shares of Terran Orbital Corp. rocketed 71.4% on heavy volume, to pace all premarket gainers, after the satellite products maker announced contract valued at...  ( 23 min )

Intel cut its quarterly dividend, saying the move creates 'improved financial flexibility.'  ( 23 min )

Baidu beat expectations for revenue and launched a $5 billion share buyback program.  ( 23 min )

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The drop in Occidental Petroleum stock is prompting speculation that Berkshire Hathaway may be resuming purchases of the oil and gas company  ( 23 min )

Nvidia will report its Q4 earnings after the bell on Wednesday with analysts expecting gaming revenue to sink.  ( 47 min )

The two companies will be reporting their latest results, and here's how I see to play them once they do.  ( 11 min )

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Stellantis finished up 2022 stronger than expected. By some measures, the company had a better year than even Tesla  ( 23 min )

These snowbirds are heading south for the winter. And staying put.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Intel Corp., the biggest maker of computer processors, slashed its dividend payment to the lowest level in 16 years to preserve cash and focus on a turnaround effort. Most Read from BloombergMcKinsey Plans to Eliminate About 2,000 Jobs in One of Its Biggest Rounds of CutsHow Much Do Investors Say They Need to Retire? At Least $3 MillionChina Urges State Firms to Drop Big Four Auditors on Data RiskRussia’s War on Ukraine, China’s Rise Expose US Military FailingsWorld’s Largest Four  ( 47 min )

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Intel Corp. is cutting its dividend, the chip company announced Wednesday. Intel will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.125 a share, whereas the company’s prior...  ( 22 min )

Singapore-based education company Genius Group Ltd. is launching legal action against various parties over illegal trading in its shares.  ( 25 min )

U.S. stock futures sagged early Wednesday following a broad-based sell-off to start the short week, with investors awaiting a readout of the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes due out in the afternoon.  ( 48 min )

The U.S.-listed shares of Baidu Inc. shot up 7.4% in premarket trading Wednesday, after the China-based internet search and online marketing company reported...  ( 23 min )

If you own a home or have been interested in buying one, you are aware of the sizeable U.S. residential real estate downturn. Sales numbers are dropping to their lowest rates since 2020, but interest rates continue to rise to around 6.5%. This scenario doesn’t mean investors should look to another option viewed as less volatile. Take real estate investment trusts (REITs), for example. REITs are not just a platform for investing in residential real estate, offering properties such as retail space  ( 47 min )

Earlier this year, in May, claims were made that Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates owned the majority of America’s farmland. While that is false, with the billionaire amassing nearly 270,000 acres of farmland across the country, compared to 900 million total farm acres, a different billionaire privately owns 2.2 million acres, making him the largest landowner in the U.S. John Malone, the former CEO of Tele-Communications Inc., which AT&T Inc. purchased for more than $50 billion in 1999, has a  ( 47 min )

Staff have called on Amazon to remember its mission to be 'Earth's Best Employer' and let them work on a more hybrid basis, instead of coming back to the office three days a week.  ( 48 min )

It’s been nearly a month since the US-based Hindenburg Research published a report jolting one of India’s largest conglomerates. A $120-billion market rout and a major stock market U-turn later, the Adani group continues to bleed from the bruise it received. The business empire has desperately tried to fix things but mostly failed.  ( 48 min )

Baidu beat expectations for revenue and launched a $5 billion share buyback program.  ( 23 min )

Everyone's looking at the same market but people are seeing different things.  ( 47 min )

Baidu reports fourth-quarter revenue higher than analysts' estimates and says it will buy back $5 billion of stock; Palo Alto Networks boosts fiscal-year guidance.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Global stocks extended a selloff and Treasuries wobbled as investors looked ahead to Federal Reserve minutes for further clues on whether rates would stay higher for longer.Most Read from BloombergHow Much Do Investors Say They Need to Retire? At Least $3 MillionMcKinsey Plans to Eliminate About 2,000 Jobs in One of Its Biggest Rounds of CutsRussia’s War on Ukraine, China’s Rise Expose US Military FailingsWorld’s Largest Four-Day Work Week Trial Finds Few Are Going BackPutin Halts  ( 49 min )

Biden Administration's investment in electric vehicle infrastructure has lured companies to assemble and produce EVs within the U.S. with wider incentives and tax breaks.  ( 47 min )

Stellantis is planning to distribute $4.47 billion in dividends to shareholders and buy back up to $1.60 billion worth of shares after revenue and net profit surged in 2022, a year marked by a steep rise in electric-vehicle sales.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Baidu Inc. announced a $5 billion share buyback after reporting better-than-expected revenue, reflecting how its cloud computing service is offsetting an advertising lull during China’s economic downturn.Most Read from BloombergHow Much Do Investors Say They Need to Retire? At Least $3 MillionMcKinsey Plans to Eliminate About 2,000 Jobs in One of Its Biggest Rounds of CutsRussia’s War on Ukraine, China’s Rise Expose US Military FailingsWorld’s Largest Four-Day Work Week Trial Find  ( 47 min )